WHY I DUMPED PDP FOR APM – LAGOS GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE ADEOYE
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) for the 2027 Lagos State election, Laja Adeoye, has explained that his decision to leave the opposition Peoples Democratic Party was driven by lingering internal crises within the party and his desire to focus on governance-oriented priorities.
Adeoye made this known on Sunday in Lagos during the official unveiling of the Lagos Agenda 2027, themed *Atunto Eko 1.0*, where he also outlined major aspects of his campaign manifesto.
He stated that his move to the Allied People’s Movement was motivated by the need to align with a more stable and purpose-driven political platform capable of delivering effective governance and meaningful development outcomes.
My decision was driven by internal crises within the PDP and a desire to focus on governance issues,” he said.
Adeoye added that prolonged legal and leadership disagreements within the PDP had made it difficult to concentrate on addressing the pressing needs of Lagos residents.
The lingering legal and leadership tussles within the PDP made it impossible to focus on the real issues facing Lagosians. My love for this state and my desire to deliver real change necessitated this principled switch. APM is not just another party; it is a government-in-waiting, a movement built on integrity, competence, and people-centred leadership,” he stated.
He argued that such internal conflicts could create uncertainty over candidate legitimacy and party stability, which may affect preparations for future elections supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
The APM candidate also used the occasion to position his new platform as a more stable alternative, emphasizing governance priorities such as youth empowerment, job creation, and economic inclusion.
He stressed that his entry into the APM was not motivated solely by political ambition but by what he described as a commitment to practical solutions for the state’s development challenges.
Adeoye said Lagos required urgent attention in critical sectors, including power supply, transportation, healthcare, and urban development, adding that his campaign would prioritise measurable outcomes over political rhetoric.
He further outlined his infrastructure agenda, which includes independent power initiatives, expansion of renewable energy projects, affordable housing schemes, and flood control systems aimed at strengthening urban resilience.
He further promised that his administration would prioritise social welfare and inclusive governance, with a commitment to ensuring balanced development across communities in the state.
Adeoye also observed that Lagos has followed a distinct democratic path since 1999, noting that the state structured around the five historic IBILE divisions of Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos (Eko) and Epe has remained largely under the dominance of one political party.
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