Funso Doherty Joins PDP, To Challenge APC’s Dominance In Lagos State

A former governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Funso Doherty has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a statement released on Monday, Doherty explained that his decision to join the PDP was motivated by a desire to present a united front against the All Progressives Congress (APC), which has dominated the state’s politics since 1999.

Doherty criticized the APC’s governance model, describing it as “exclusionary and extractive.”

He highlighted the state’s lack of fundamental services, including public water supply, reliable and affordable power, quality public education and healthcare, mass housing, robust mass transit, and basic public law and order.

Doherty also expressed concern about the government’s handling of climate risks like flooding.

He express belief that the PDP, with its national presence and institutional structure, offers the best platform to challenge the APC’s dominance in Lagos State.

He emphasized his commitment to working with others to bring about solutions and create a new era of inclusive governance and people-driven prosperity in the state.

His statement read: “After extensive consultations, it is with humility and great expectations for Lagos State’s future that I announce that I have joined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

“This phase of our journey stems from our belief that Lagos needs a strong, credible alternative to the exclusionary and extractive governance model that has dominated since 1999.

“Despite trillions of Naira spent over a generation, Lagos State still lacks fundamental services: public water supply, reliable and affordable power, quality public education and healthcare, mass housing, robust mass transit, and basic public law and order.

“The government’s actions also have alarming implications for climate risks like flooding. We believe it is time to present a united front against the current entitled, insensitive, and self-serving leadership that celebrates the unacceptable status quo.

“Our goal is to deliver effective, inclusive, and accountable governance for the people of Lagos.

“With its national presence, institutional structure, and broad recognition, the PDP offers the best platform to challenge the status quo in Lagos State.

“With the right candidates, we can build a successful movement. This decision was made after extensive consultations and consideration of your views.

“I am deeply grateful to all who provided comments and advice. We recognize the challenges ahead, including intra-party differences that must be navigated and managed.

“We are committed to working with others to bring solutions. Every party faces internal differences and challenges. This is the nature of political parties.

“I invite you to join us in creating a new era of inclusive governance and broad- based, people-driven prosperity in Lagos State.”