Accord rejects support for APC candidate by expelled member
Accord Party has dismissed the endorsement of Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, by expelled former member Chris Imumolen. The party stated that Imumolen no longer represents Accord and has no influence within the party. Maxwell Mgbudem, Accord’s National Chairman, emphasized that there is no faction in the party and reaffirmed support for Governor Ademola Adeleke. Accord also accused the APC of resorting to intimidation ahead of the governorship election.
Key takeaways
- Chris Imumolen, an expelled former member, declared support for Bola Oyebamiji at an APC rally in Osogbo.
- Accord’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, stated that Imumolen does not represent the party and dismissed claims of a faction.
- The party described Imumolen as lacking political influence and rejected his endorsement of the APC candidate.
- Accord expressed confidence in Governor Ademola Adeleke and described Osun State as a party stronghold.
- The party accused the APC of using intimidation tactics and called for credible, impartial conduct from electoral and security agencies.
