Accord Party selects Christopher Imumolen as 2027 presidential candidate
Christopher Imumolen has been chosen as the Accord Party’s consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The announcement was made after a consensus vote at the party’s National Presidential Primary Election held in Lagos. Muktar Abdullah, the party’s National Secretary, highlighted the broad support for Imumolen across the country. The party aims to present a credible alternative in the upcoming election.
Key takeaways
- The Accord Party elected Christopher Imumolen as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election through a consensus vote at its National Presidential Primary Election in Lagos.
- Imumolen's candidacy is supported by delegates from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with strong backing from the party’s younger demographic.
- He was previously the youngest presidential candidate in the 2023 election cycle and now enters the 2027 race with more experience and grassroots support.
- Imumolen pledged to address unemployment, insecurity, and economic challenges if elected.
- A faction of the Accord Party had earlier announced Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
