Alhaji Buba Galadima, a prominent member of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has claimed that Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, was the rightful winner of the 2023 Lagos State governorship election but was denied victory.
Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Galadima argued that despite the official results, Jandor had strong support from Lagos residents.
However, he alleged that the election outcome was manipulated.
Jandor, who was the candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, officially finished third with 62,449 votes.
The election was won by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who secured 762,134 votes, while Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party came second with 312,329 votes.
Recently, Jandor left the PDP and returned to the ruling APC. Galadima believes this move is part of a broader strategy by the APC to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.
“You have just seen what Jandor has done. Look at the support he received in Lagos. I believe he won the election, but it was taken from him,” Galadima said.
“Now, he has gone back to the APC. How can we have a strong opposition if people keep switching sides? Politics should be about principles, not personal gain.”
Jandor, however, defended his decision to rejoin the APC, saying he chose the party because of its strength and ability to win elections.
He also cited internal conflicts and disorganization within the PDP as reasons for his departure.
