The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after meeting with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos Government House on Tuesday.

During the meeting, Jandor emphasized the need for a new kind of politics in Lagos State – one that allows leaders to engage constructively regardless of party affiliation. He described Governor Sanwo-Olu as "a gentleman" and commended his composure throughout their previous electoral contest.

"Lagos deserves a political climate where leaders can engage constructively regardless of party affiliation," Jandor stated while addressing journalists after the visit. "I believe this gesture reflects the kind of politics we should be practising – one that prioritises the development of our state above personal or partisan interests."

The former gubernatorial candidate had earlier announced his return to the APC while addressing his followers in the Ojo area of Lagos State. This announcement came after his resignation from the PDP on March 3, 2025.

Explaining his decision to rejoin the APC, Jandor said: "I am back to be with my family. We all knew what happened during the last election. It was because the house was divided. Now, we are together and we are back."

He also expressed satisfaction with his reception at the Government House, noting: "The reception was fantastic. Mr Governor is actually a gentleman. I commend your composure throughout the campaign."

It is worth recalling that Jandor had previously defected from the APC to the PDP prior to the 2023 gubernatorial election in Lagos State. Despite mounting a significant challenge against Sanwo-Olu during the election, he was ultimately unsuccessful in his bid to become governor.

Political analysts view this reconciliation as a significant development in Lagos State politics, potentially signaling a shift toward more collaborative governance approaches in Nigeria's commercial capital.