The governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, APM, for the 2027 Lagos State election, Laja Adeoye, has explained his decision to exit the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, attributing the move to internal party disputes and a renewed focus on governance-driven priorities.
He spoke on Sunday in Lagos at the official unveiling of the Lagos Agenda 2027, tagged Atunto Eko 1.0, where he also presented key elements of his campaign blueprint.
According to him, the decision to join the APM was informed by the need to operate from a more stable and purpose-driven platform capable of delivering meaningful governance 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 also pledged that his administration would focus on social welfare and inclusive governance, ensuring equitable development across all communities in the state.
Adeoye noted that Lagos has maintained a unique democratic trajectory since 1999, adding that the state, built around the five historic IBILE divisions of Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos (Eko), and Epe, has largely remained under the control of a single political party.
Why I left PDP for APM – Lagos governorship candidate, Adeoye