A faction of the Accord Party has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office and declared its support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Munirudeen Oyebamiji.
The faction, led by Maxwell Mgbudem and backed by Prof. Chris Imumolen, announced the endorsement in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, saying the decisions were driven by the need to sustain economic reforms and promote effective governance.
According to the group, Tinubu’s administration has laid the foundation for national development through ongoing economic reforms, making policy continuity essential for Nigeria’s progress.
“Our support for President Tinubu is based on our conviction that Nigeria’s progress requires continuity in policies that strengthen our economy, deepen reforms and promote national stability. We have therefore endorsed his re-election because we believe it is in the best interest of our country,” the statement read.
The faction also adopted Oyebamiji as its preferred candidate for the forthcoming Osun governorship election, describing the move as a strategic step towards ensuring competent leadership and sustainable development in the state.
It said the endorsement was based solely on its assessment of the candidate’s capacity to deliver good governance and improve the welfare of Osun residents.
“This strategic decision is driven solely by our commitment to ensuring competent leadership and sustainable development for the people of Osun,” the group stated.
The faction, however, dismissed suggestions that its endorsements signalled a merger with the APC or the dissolution of the Accord Party.
It maintained that Accord remains an independent political party with its own constitution, leadership, ideology and vision, urging the public, media and political stakeholders not to confuse its national support for Tinubu with its electoral alliance in Osun State.
“Accord remains an independent political party with its own constitution, leadership, ideology and vision for Nigeria. Any contrary interpretation or suggestion that the Accord has ceased to exist as an independent political party is inaccurate and misleading,” the statement added.