The Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Hakeem Amode, said Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) remains one of the leaders of the party in the state.

Amode made the affirmation in a statement on Friday in Lagos, stressing that Adediran remained a bonafide and committed member of the Lagos PDP, noting that he has proven to be reliable and efficient despite joining the party just about two years ago.

The spokesman cautioned against tolerating those he called dissidents, who he claimed are bent on undermining the party’s objectives.

Amode made this statement while reacting to the controversy generated by Adediran’s recent declaration by Adediran at a meeting with former members of his campaign committee and other  party members, that he remained the leader of the party in state.

The secretary therefore revealed that Adediran was right in his declaration, alleged that many PDP leaders renounced the party to join other parties during the period of the 2023 general elections.

He also revealed that contrary to speculations, Adediran was never summoned to any meeting by the party to apologise for his statement.

Amode said:”Jandor was at no time invited to apologise to party leaders for his remarks.

“Nobody can deny the fact that as the governorship candidate of the party in Lagos State in 2023, Jandor is now one of the leaders of the party in the state. “His leadership does not affect the duties of the executive members of the party in the state.

“Why should Jandor be asked to apologise to the party for putting the records straight, when those who worked against the party have not been asked to apologise and are even being celebrated.

“Someone like Jandor ought to be celebrated rather than condemned for keeping the flag of the party flying despite all the shenanigans that took place before, during and after the elections.”

He further urged members to unite with the leader to revitalise the Lagos PDP and prepare for improved performance in the 2027 elections.