By Abimbola Ogunnaike
The political atmosphere in Lagos State witnessed another boost on Monday, 30 June, 2025, with the official inauguration of the Independent Campaign Group (ICG) set up by Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, JANDOR, for the forthcoming local council election, reports thegazellenews.com
The self-sponsored ICG, made up of dedicated grassroots mobilizers, loyal party members, youth volunteers, and community leaders across the 377 wards, 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of Lagos, was set up to galvanize massive support for all APC candidates in the forthcoming Local Government Elections in the state.
At the official inauguration of the ICG unveiled by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, JANDOR reiterated his unflinching commitment to the success of the APC at all levels and described the initiative as a continuation of his passion for grassroots development and inclusive governance.
“This campaign group is not just about politics, it is about ensuring quality representation at the grassroots, consolidating the gains of good governance, and empowering the people to choose credible leaders under our great party, the APC. I have taken it upon myself to fund and mobilize this initiative because I believe in the future of our state and the strength of our people, ” he said.
The event was attended by the Lagos State Chairman of the APC, Hon. Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi represented by the State Deputy Chairman, Hon. Moshood Maiyegun; former Deputy Governorship Candidate of the PDP, Alh. Safuratu Abdul-Kareem; former Deputy Chairman of Lagos PDP now a chieftain of the APC, Chief Ola Apena; among other prominent stakeholders, community influencers, and youth groups from across the state, who all pledged their readiness to work tirelessly for the electoral victory of APC Chairmanship and Councillorship candidates in the coming polls.
The JANDOR Independent Campaign Group (ICG) led by 24 state Apex Leaders, 57 council Coordinators and 377 Ward leaders is expected to commence Ward to Ward engagement, voter education, door-to-door mobilization, and media outreach in the days ahead, amplifying the party’s message of continuity, development, and responsive leadership.
This move further cements JANDOR’s position as a formidable force within the APC and a loyal advocate of democratic consolidation in Lagos State.
Speaking at the event, Princess Orelope-Adefulire commended the initiative, noting that it will definitely contribute immensely to the victory of the party in the coming elections.
She described Jandor as a loyal and committed party who is determined to contribute his quota to the development and growth of the party.
“He is a loyal party man, a committed member who is imbued with the energy and intelligence to move the party forward,” Princess Orelope-Adefulire said.
