Accord Party rejects coalition claims, warns of legal steps
Professor Chris Imumolen and the Accord Party have firmly denied any involvement in a recent opposition summit where a coalition to field a single presidential candidate was announced. The party stated that its name and symbol were used without permission and described the act as political impersonation. Imumolen, through National Secretary Muktar Abdallah, emphasized that the Accord Party is not part of any coalition with other opposition groups. The party has threatened legal action if the issue is not addressed.
Key takeaways
- Professor Chris Imumolen leads the Accord Party, which has denied involvement in the opposition summit in Ibadan.
- The party claims its identity was used without consent and called the act political impersonation.
- A 48-hour ultimatum was given to those responsible to publicly explain the unauthorized use of the Accord Party’s identity.
- The party insists it is not in coalition with the African Democratic Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, or any allied group.
- Legal action is threatened if the issue is not resolved, as the Accord Party vows to defend its independence and identity.
