Lagos 2027: Eko United Adopts JANDOR

Eko United, a coalition of Lagos professionals, innovators, and thought leaders, has called on professionals, elites, and the working population to actively engage in the political process ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring its adoption of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR as its preferred candidate for the Lagos State governorship.

The position was made known 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 Lagos State.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the Convener of Eko United, Mr. Wole Olagundoye, expressed concern over 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 noted that this disengagement has weakened governance outcomes and reduced 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 addressing the meeting, Mr. Seun Soyinka, a member of Eko United, described professionals as the intellectual backbone of Lagos, whose involvement would significantly enrich political discourse and governance outcomes.

He disclosed that following extensive engagement and alignment of values, Eko United has adopted Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR 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 elite participation in politics, declaring its readiness to play a strategic role in shaping a progressive and prosperous Lagos ahead of 2027.