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The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party has rejected reports that the party endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. The state chairman, Dele Oladeji, described the claim as false and contrary to the party’s official position, insisting that Accord had not taken any decision to support Tinubu. Oladeji, who is also Secretary of the Forum of Accord Party Chairmen in Southern Nigeria, said the issue had never been discussed or approved at any meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee since preparations for the 2027 election began.
The controversy followed comments by Prof. Christopher Imumolen, who identified himself as Accord’s presidential candidate and national chairman and publicly expressed support for Tinubu’s re-election. Imumolen reportedly withdrew from the 2027 presidential race and said his decision followed consultations with party leaders and members, arguing that national interest should take precedence over personal ambition. However, Oladeji disputed his authority to speak for the party, describing the endorsement as a personal position and accusing Imumolen of seeking publicity.
Oladeji further questioned Imumolen’s membership status, alleging that his name was not on the party’s current membership register. He maintained that only Accord’s recognised constitutional organs could decide whether the party would endorse another party’s presidential candidate and urged members and supporters to disregard reports suggesting that such an agreement had been reached. The development highlights the internal disagreement within Accord as political parties begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections, with questions over the party’s leadership and presidential direction likely to remain a subject of political attention.
