Accord Party faction criticises INEC over Osun primary decision
A faction of the Accord Party has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting its governorship primary result in Osun State. The group, led by Professor Chris Imumolen, insists it followed all legal procedures and notified INEC ahead of the primary. The dispute centers on which faction's candidate should represent the party in the upcoming August 8, 2026 election. The matter is currently before the courts, with a key hearing set for January 8.
Key takeaways
- The Imumolen-led Accord Party faction claims it properly notified INEC about its Osun governorship primary, which produced Bamigbola Clement as candidate for the August 8, 2026 election.
- INEC recognised the primary conducted by another faction, led by Isaac Adeniyi, which selected Governor Ademola Adeleke as flagbearer, and disowned the Imumolen-led primary.
- The Imumolen group blames INEC’s internal documentation lapses for the confusion, insisting it has proof of notification and compliance with the Electoral Act.
- The faction also accuses INEC of ignoring a court order that recognises Professor Chris Imumolen as the party’s National Chairman.
- The leadership dispute is pending in court, with a hearing scheduled for January 8, and the faction urges INEC to respect due process and court rulings.
