He made this statement on Channels Television’s Politics Today, after announcing his departure from the PDP.
Jandor cited the leadership crisis at the party’s national headquarters as a major reason for his decision to quit.
The acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, has faced criticism from party members, who blame him for the PDP’s deepening woes following Iyorchia Ayu’s exit.
A dispute over the National Secretary position has exacerbated the crisis, with Senator Samuel Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye both claiming the role.
Tensions within the Board of Trustees, National Working Committee, and National Executive Committee have further divided the party.
Jandor described the turmoil at both the national and state levels as damaging to the PDP’s public image.
“Who goes around posting that they are a member of PDP these days? With what is happening at both the national and state levels, the optics are bad. Even the party itself has given up,” he said.
“A political party is made up of people who come together to build it. But if toxicity persists within the system, the same problems will remain. Today, those who once worked against the PDP are the ones leading it. So where do we start from?”
He further argued that with congresses scheduled for 2025 and primary elections in 2026, the PDP will likely remain under the control of the same individuals, making any real change impossible.
“If you still have the same set of people in charge, you can’t expect different results,” he added.
Following his resignation from the PDP, Jandor said he had not yet decided on his next political move.
“We have 18 political parties in Nigeria, so there are 17 other options. But we will consult and decide. There are also coalitions forming, with people coming together to explore new possibilities,” he said.
He emphasised that, regardless of where he ends up, he will respect the leadership and rules of any new party he joins.
“This is the path we have chosen, and we are not deviating. Only God determines the future,” he said.
His comments come after a Zonal Congress was held in the South-South on February 22 without the approval of the governors, highlighting the party’s internal divisions.
