Funsho Doherty signals intent to run for governor under PDP

Lagos gubernatorial candidate, Funsho Doherty, has announced plans to contest for governor in 2027 under the PDP, after previously running in 2023 on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform.

Why it matters: Doherty’s move reflects a broader strategy by the PDP to challenge the APC, which has governed the state for nearly 30 years.

Go deeper: Speaking on Newscentral’s Breakfast Central on Tuesday, Doherty highlighted the urgency for change, comparing Lagos’s stagnation to nations that have moved from third-world to first-world status within a generation.

Quote: “APC has run Lagos for almost 30 years... it’s time for change. PDP has the influence to take over Lagos, and 2027 is around the corner,” he said