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The Exit of Olajide Adediran (Jandor) from PDP: A Lesson in Loyalty and Party Discipline
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has witnessed various political dramas, but the recent departure of Olajide Adediran (Jandor) marks a significant turning point in the party’s history. His exit is not just the removal of an individual but the cleansing of what many see as arrogance, betrayal, and disregard for party structures.
Jandor’s Rise and Betrayal
Jandor was given a golden opportunity when PDP handed him the governorship ticket on a platter. Instead of using this privilege to unite the party and build a strong opposition against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), he allegedly sought to hijack the party for his personal ambitions. This led to internal strife, division, and a lack of cohesion within the PDP structure.
His approach to politics was marked by arrogance, as he disregarded long-standing party members and imposed his will on the selection of candidates for the State House of Assembly and the Federal House of Representatives. By handpicking individuals with little or no political experience—some not even PDP members—as running mates and candidates, he alienated the core loyalists of the party.
Electoral Failure and Party Damage
The 2023 gubernatorial election in Lagos was a disaster for Jandor. Scoring a mere 62,000 votes, he led PDP to its worst performance in the history of the state. His inability to even win his own ward was an embarrassment, further proving that he lacked grassroots support.
Beyond his failure at the polls, he was accused of mismanaging campaign funds, failing to pay party agents, and allegedly working against the party’s success. Such actions not only weakened PDP’s chances in the election but also created disillusionment among members who had committed their efforts and resources to the campaign.
A Culture of Disrespect and Manipulation
One of the most damaging aspects of Jandor’s tenure in PDP was his alleged habit of funding individuals to disrespect the party leadership. Reports suggest that he paid certain members a mere ₦5,000 per month to attack loyal party members and spread discord. This reckless approach to leadership further eroded trust within the party.
His behavior mirrored the arrogance often associated with the APC, the party he originally came from. However, PDP has always been known for internal democracy and party discipline, and his attempt to introduce a dictatorship-style leadership was met with resistance.
I Prince Amb (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla, was cautious in my dealings with Jandor. Despite knowing his reputation and hearing numerous complaints about his character, I had no option but to brand my vehicles and distribute election materials in my personal capacity for him in my area as a candidate of our great party.
Jandor was the worst candidate in the history of our party. When he was scheduled to visit my local government, loyal party members had to contribute their hard-earned money to rent chairs, canopies, T-shirts, and drinks. He gave nothing back to those who worked tirelessly for the success of the party. Then to leave the party with their agent money
During my own aspiration, Jandor made it clear that he won’t allow me to have the ticket because I am from Abule Egba Lagos Egba indegen of Lagos but he wants the ticket to be given to an Awori man He used this excuse to manipulate my election in collaboration with the now-suspended Segun Sunday Adewale (Aeroland). But today, I remain a loyal PDP member, while both of them are nowhere to be found.
The Way Forward for PDP in Lagos
With Jandor’s departure, PDP now has a chance to rebuild and refocus. The party must learn from this experience and ensure that its future candidates are loyal, competent, and genuinely committed to its growth. Internal democracy should be strengthened, and mechanisms should be put in place to prevent another hijack attempt by individuals with self-serving interests.
While politics is a game of numbers, it is also a game of trust. PDP in Lagos must prioritize loyalty, transparency, and strategic planning. Those who betrayed the party must be completely distanced, while innocent members who were misled should be welcomed back.
The goal remains clear—building a strong and united PDP that can effectively challenge the APC in future elections. The lessons from Jandor’s time in the party should serve as a warning: PDP will no longer tolerate betrayal, disloyalty, or political arrogance.
Goodbye, Jandor. The PDP moves forward without you.
Congratulations to the people of the people’s democratic party!PDP) Lagos
More than ₦3 billion was targeted, but about ₦677 million reached the culprits, with recovery and prosecutions underway, reflecting how banks are responding to more sophisticated fraud risks.
Nigeria’s expanding digital banking sector is facing increasingly sophisticated fraud attempts, as financial institutions adapt to faster transactions and broader online services.
A recent case involving First City Monument Bank (FCMB), linked to fraudulent activity detected in December 2025, has drawn attention to how banks are responding to such incidents, with a focus on limiting exposure, recovering funds and working with law enforcement.
According to findings referenced in proceedings before the Lagos State Special Offences Court, the incident involved unauthorised transactions tied to a digital product. Early reports erroneously suggested more than ₦3 billion was lost. Subsequent clarification shows that over ₦3 billion was targeted, ₦2.4 billion was blocked and recovered, while ₦677 million got into the possession of the culprits. This outcome reflects the bank’s cyber security and monitoring capabilities, as well as improved collaboration among regulated financial institutions and with law enforcement agencies. Several suspects and beneficiaries have been apprehended, while recovery and prosecution efforts are ongoing, led by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Proceedings at the Lagos State Special Offences Court have resulted in convictions, including that of a repeat offender, with restitution orders issued. Related matters are also being handled at the Federal High Court in Lagos, where additional suspects are being tried in connection with the scheme. This process is aimed at ensuring that bad actors are identified and permanently blacklisted from the financial system.
Authorities say recovery efforts are continuing as additional funds are traced.
Analysts note that the pace of legal action reflects closer coordination between financial institutions and enforcement agencies in addressing cyber-related financial crime.
The case comes as banks contend with more complex fraud methods, including social engineering and automated exploitation of system processes.
As digital products and platforms expand, so too does the risk associated with cyber-crime and related fraud.
“The scale of digital banking means risks are evolving alongside the systems,” said a Lagos-based financial analyst. “Institutions are now judged by how they manage these events.”
Observers say the sector is moving toward a stronger focus on response and recovery, rather than prevention alone.
This includes improving monitoring capabilities, strengthening transaction controls and enhancing collaboration with regulators and law enforcement. The FCMB case, with limited exposure relative to the amount targeted and ongoing recovery, reflects that shift.
For customers, the primary concern is the safety of their funds. In this case, there has been no indication of losses affecting customer deposits. Maintaining that level of protection remains central to sustaining trust in the financial system.
Nigeria’s financial sector continues to grow, supported by digital innovation and expanding access to banking services.
However, analysts say fraud attempts are likely to persist as systems become more complex and interconnected.
They say institutions will increasingly be judged not only on their ability to prevent incidents, but on how effectively they respond and recover when they occur.
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Ex-APC Deputy Guber flag bearer, Joshua MacIver backs Tinubu, express fears over implosion in Bayelsa APC
….congratulates new State Party Chairman, Warman Ogoriba
APC Deputy Governorship Candidate in the 2023 general elections in Bayelsa State, Great Joshua MacIver has declared his total commitment to the re-election of President Bola Tinubu come 2027, declaring that the Tinubu re-election project is non-negotiable.
Great Joshua MacIver, in his statement titled ” BAYELSA APC CONGRESSES: GOING FORWARD, A CALL TO LOOK INWARDS” and made available to newsmen in Yenagoa, warned APC leaders in the state to look Inward and take note of certain factors which may hinder or cut short our victory.
According to Great Joshua MacIver, such noticeable pitfalls include the imbalance in the united front being put up by the State Governor,Senator Douye Diri among various political blocs in the state.
In the statement issued at the weekend. Great Joshua MacIver stated that “First, before His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, joined the APC in the state, there were clearly two political blocs that made up the party, with the approximate population ratios of the blocs standing at 95% to 5%.”
“After the entrance of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, ONLY THE SMALLER BLOC IS BEING CARRIED ALONG IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE PARTY, leaving the greater percentage to their fate, and this situation has the potential to build anger and dissatisfaction in our dear party.”
” The consequence of this has been the high level defection we have witnessed in the party recently and we believe more may likely follow, if we do not put our house in order.”
” If we do not pull together as a party, we may witness a situation where we will lose key stakeholders, especially after the State and National Assembly Primaries as well the Gubernatorial Primaries.”
“Finally, while it is very clear that we are the party to beat in the 2027 elections and that our loyalty to Mr. President IS NON-NEGOTIABLE, we must make haste to say that we cannot afford to create situations or loopholes in our unity which will be exploited by other political interests in the state. We cannot afford to under-rate anyone.”
“Our core interest remains the re-election of Mr. President, a project to which we have committed our all. We also pledge our total loyalty to the party as we have no alternative to the APC. However, our concern is that we must, as a party, look inwards and ensure that we do not create loopholes that can impede our common goal.”
Great Joshua MacIver, however congratulated the newly elected State Executives of the APC in Bayelsà State led by Hon. Warman Ogoriba, saying their emergence is welcomed at this critical time in our national history.
At least 23 people were killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings, police in Nigeria’s northeastern city of Maiduguri said on Tuesday.
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More than 100 other people were injured in the blasts that took place on Monday evening in the capital of Nigeria’s restive Borno state.
No group has claimed responsibility for the suspected attacks.
The deadly blasts come after a military post was attacked overnight Sunday to Monday, which authorities blamed on suspected Islamist militants.
This sad incident is coming barely two weeks after Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church specifically warned against attacks in some states. He mentioned these states while calling on security operatives to pay close attention to them.
These were his words:
“Another attack is coming up in these following states where the military must watch carefully and intelligently; Kano, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, Niger, Borno, Kwara and Kogi state. They want to do a deadly attack, it’s preventable but it depends on how they will handle it. I have told you about the danger coming up.”
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Unfortunately, some of our military agencies don’t believe spiritual intelligence can save the country from so much danger hence, their neglect of this prophetic warning but now, it has been fulfilled with the miliary losing credibility by the day while Primate Ayodele continues to gain momentum.
Likewise, At least 26 passengers and crew sustained varying degrees of injuries on Monday following an accident involving the Kaduna–Abuja train, according to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
Opeifa explained that the train departed Rigasa in Kaduna at 7:15 a.m. and was approaching Asham station around 9:16 a.m. when a loud bang was heard after the power car and trailing locomotive collided with one of the passenger coaches.
In July 2025, Primate Ayodele asked nigerians to pray not to see train mishap on the Kaduna-Abuja route.
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“Let’s pray not to see train mishap in Abuja-Kaduna, Kaduna-Abuja route.”
This has also been fulfilled.
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