Professionals Unite For 2027, Name JANDOR Preferred Lagos Governorship Candidate
As the 2027 general elections approach, a coalition of Lagos professionals, innovators and thought leaders under the platform of Eko United has declared its adoption of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) as its preferred candidate for the Lagos State governorship, calling on professionals, elites and the working population to actively participate in the political process.
The announcement was made at the Strategic Convergence of Ideas Meeting held in Lagos under the Progressive Lagos Initiative, where participants examined pathways to inclusive, forward-looking and effective governance for the state.
Speaking on behalf of the group, the Convener of Eko United, Mr. Wole Olagundoye, expressed concern over what he described as the long-standing disengagement of professionals and elites from active politics and electioneering in Nigeria.
“Available data shows that elite participation in electoral processes remains consistently low. Many professionals view politics as dirty or incompatible with career advancement, while others remain spectators without even basic instruments of participation such as voter registration,” Olagundoye said.
He argued that such disengagement has weakened governance outcomes and diminished the quality of leadership, stressing that informed citizens with global exposure and technical competence must take responsibility for shaping public policy and political leadership.
According to him, Eko United was formed to mobilise professionals, workers and innovators around practical ideas capable of positioning Lagos as Africa’s leading sub-national economy.
Also speaking at the meeting, Mr. Seun Soyinka, a member of the group, described professionals as the intellectual backbone of Lagos, noting that their participation would significantly enrich political discourse and governance outcomes.
He disclosed that following extensive consultations and alignment of values, Eko United had adopted Dr. Adediran as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Lagos State governorship election.
“Dr. Adediran embodies fresh ideas, progressive energy and the capacity to translate sound ideas into effective governance. We believe he represents the kind of leadership Lagos urgently requires,” Soyinka stated.
Eko United reaffirmed its commitment to sustained civic mobilisation, issue-based engagement and increased elite participation in politics, declaring its readiness to play a strategic role in shaping a progressive and prosperous Lagos ahead of the 2027 elections.
