Hakeem Amode, the Lagos State PDP spokesman, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) along with other PDP chieftains.
The defection was announced at a news conference today, in Ikeja, Lagos State.
Amode cited the visionary leadership of Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), the 2023 PDP governorship candidate who had earlier defected to APC, as a motivation for his decision.
“It is with great honour and a profound sense of responsibility that we stand before you today to announce a pivotal decision, one that marks a significant turning point not just for us as individuals but for many committed political stakeholders who have journeyed with us over the years.
“Today, we have decided to collapse the entire PDP structure in Lagos State, from ward to the state level, to align with His Excellency Jandor to decamp en masse to the APC.
“The PDP, both at the national and state level, has lost its way. The party has deviated from the founding ideals that once made it the largest and most respected political platform in Africa.
“Today, its future is riddled with tension and uncertainty. The PDP is in a coma and may not survive unless urgent measures are taken,” Mr Amode said.
He further stated that the Lagos PDP, under Philip Aivoji's leadership, was fractured and disunited.
According to him, the tenure of the defectors within the PDP had been lengthy and eventful, characterised by both achievements and setbacks.
He said the majority of the defectors had the privilege of serving the PDP in various capacities, worked for change and did their best for their former party
“This decision has not been made lightly. It reflects our commitment to taking control of our political destinies in order to better serve our people and the loyal supporters who continue to stand by us.”
Mr Amode said that PDP in Lagos, under the leadership of Philip Aivoji, had been fractured and disunited.
Citing poor leadership and lack of cohesion in the party, Mr Amode said, “Today, we, alongside several former PDP candidates at various levels, national, local government executives, ward leaders, and key stakeholders across Lagos, formally resign from the PDP and align ourselves with the APC.
“We have submitted our letters of resignation to our respective ward chairmen, local government chairmen, and the state leadership of the PDP.”
Mr Amode, who noted that the decision to leave PDP was not driven by personal ambition, said defecting to APC was to serve society better.
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