One of the governorship aspirants in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 elections, Dr. Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his withdrawal from the race.
Adediran made the announcement on Thursday while addressing the media, leaders of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, and his supporters at Liberty House, Adeniyi Jones Secretariat in Ikeja.
His withdrawal comes just days after President Bola Tinubu endorsed the incumbent Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.
“Within hours after I purchased my nomination forms, there were developments, including a meeting involving the President and the Deputy Governor,” Jandor explained.
It was subsequently made known that the President had endorsed Dr Obafemi Hamzat.
“Based on my earlier position that I will align with the direction of the President, I have decided to withdraw from the race.”