Funso Doherty dumps ADC for PDP

Former governorship candidate of Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos, Funso Doherty, 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) ruling the state.

The 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 Peoples 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, he said, also had alarming implications for climate risks, like flooding, saying it was time to present a united front against the current entitled, insensitive, and self-serving leadership.

“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,” he added.