Bode George Speaks Out: Why PDP Must Expel Jandor For A Chance In Lagos

PDP's Bode George Fires Shots at Jandor Amid Political Drama

Listen up, folks. In the ever-changing world of Nigerian politics, there's always something brewing, and today we’ve got a spicy saga involving the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). A prominent chieftain of the party, Bode George, has taken to the airwaves to call out their own gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Adediran—better known as Jandor. And boy, did he pull no punches.

For those who may not know, Jandor made waves when he left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the PDP just before the 2023 elections. He was handed the PDP’s governorship ticket, but just days after meeting President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, he announced he was hopping back to the APC. Talk about a political whirlwind.

George Calls Out Jandor: A Congenital Liar?

During a recent interview with Jimi Disu on Nigerian Info FM, Bode George didn’t mince words. He labeled Jandor as a “congenital liar,” accusing him of misleading the party. George explained that the PDP didn’t exactly choose Jandor out of their own volition. Instead, they were introduced to him by an older, respected leader within the party, and out of respect for their elder, they agreed to give him a shot.

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Now, here’s where things get interesting. George revealed that Jandor had initially agreed to run with Gbadebo Rhodes-Viviour as his running mate. But guess what? Jandor backed out of the deal. George went on to say that Jandor had effectively taught the PDP a valuable lesson: don’t let outside influences dictate who the party chooses to represent them. The elders of the party were so shaken by this experience that they vowed never to repeat such a mistake.

Behind the Scenes: The Jandor Controversy

Let me break it down for you. When Jandor first arrived on the scene, Gbadebo Rhodes-Viviour was already at the forefront of the PDP’s gubernatorial race. But when the respected elder introduced Jandor, the PDP had to make a tough decision. George recalls asking both men their ages—Gbadebo said he was 39, while Jandor claimed he was 45. George thought this was manageable and believed Jandor had been vetted properly by the elder who brought him into the fold.

They had even agreed that Jandor would select Gbadebo as his running mate. Gbadebo, after paying a hefty 21 million naira for the governorship ticket, stepped aside to accommodate Jandor. But then, out of nowhere, former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola dropped a bombshell on TV, revealing that Jandor had once worked as his cameraman. That’s when the PDP really started digging into Jandor’s background.

George emphasized that Jandor’s actions have left the party reeling. He described Jandor as someone who lives in a "conundrum of lies," and the PDP isn’t having it. In fact, George stated that the elders of the party have apologized profusely for the debacle, vowing that the chaos surrounding Jandor would never happen again. It seems the PDP is ready to learn from its mistakes and move forward.

So there you have it, folks. The PDP is at a crossroads, and Bode George is making it clear that if they want a fighting chance in Lagos, they need to clean house—and that might just mean expelling Jandor once and for all.