‘To reclaim Lagos from APC’ — Funso Doherty dumps ADC for PDP”

Our take: welcome onboard, the umbrella is big enough for everyone

Funso Doherty, a former governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos, has joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

In a statement on Monday, Doherty said he joined the PDP to present a united front to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) that is ruling the state.

“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),” the statement reads.

“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.