Accord Party gives certificate to Falegan for Ekiti governorship race
Opeyemi Falegan received the Accord Party’s Certificate of Return as its candidate for the June 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The presentation was made by the party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, at their Abuja headquarters. The party expressed confidence in winning the upcoming election and urged members to maintain momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key takeaways
- Opeyemi Falegan officially became the Accord Party’s flagbearer after winning the primary on November 8, 2025.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission scheduled Ekiti party primaries between October 20 and November 10, 2025, with final candidate lists out by January 19, 2026.
- Maxwell Mgbudem praised Falegan’s leadership qualities and called for an inclusive, issue-based campaign.
- Falegan promised to empower 1,000 youths monthly and fix major roads within six months if elected.
- The Accord Party is aiming to build on recent successes, including a high-profile defection, ahead of key elections in 2026 and 2027.
