The National Chairman of the party, Maxwell Mgbudem, disclosed during a press conference at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, where he also sought to dispel claims of factionalisation within the party.

“Since His Excellency, Senator Ademola Adeleke, joined Accord along with his political associates and supporters, our party has experienced tremendous national acceptance. Thousands of Nigerians have joined and identified with Accord across the country, a testament to Governor Adeleke’s political influence and national appeal,” Mgbudem said.

He explained that Adeleke’s entry, coupled with the influx of his supporters, has significantly strengthened the Accord Party’s national profile and bolstered its position in Nigeria’s democratic landscape.

The chairman also addressed recent controversies involving the party’s former presidential candidate, Christopher Imumolen, who has been expelled.

Mgbudem accused Imumolen of spreading misinformation and claiming leadership positions within the party to gain political relevance.

“It is laughable that Mr. Imumolen would arrogate to himself positions he never held, nor was appointed to or elected for. His claims are a mirage in his imagination and an insult to the good people of Osun State, who witnessed the emergence of Governor Adeleke as the duly nominated Accord candidate in the governorship primaries,” he stated.

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Mgbudem reiterated that the party remains cohesive, stable, and focused on the upcoming elections, dismissing any attempts by political opportunists to create distractions.

“I state categorically that Accord is the most peaceful, united, and fastest-growing political party in Nigeria today. There is no faction at any level of leadership. We will not be distracted by anti-democratic forces seeking personal gain through cheap publicity,” he concluded.

Source: Punch

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The group argues that proper party procedures were not followed in the Governor’s reported transition, raising doubts about legitimacy of the action.

According to the group Imumolen-led faction, this development could threaten the internal cohesion of the party and deepen already existing divisions within the political landscape.

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As the state heads towards the upcoming elections, these tensions could have significant consequences.

Political insiders are particularly concerned that the realignment could disrupt voter confidence, with potential implications for the future of key alliances in the state.

As the controversy unfolds, many are watching closely to see how the situation will impact both the Accord Party and the broader political climate ahead of the elections.

Source: TVC

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This directive is pending the hearing and determination of a suit filed by Imumolen and 12 other officials of the party against Maxwell Mgbudem and 13 others.

Ruling on a motion ex parte argued by  counsel to the applicants, Christopher Okonkwo, the court ordered the defendants to stop parading themselves as hristopher Okonkwo,the national executive committee of the Accord Party pending the determination of the substantive suit before the court.

The  defendants were also restrainef from conducting any state, local government congress of the accord party.

Listed as defendants in the suit are Mgbudem, INEC, the Inspector General of Police, Department of State Services ,DSS, and 10 others.

Hearing has been fixed for September 2, 2024.

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