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The Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are clashing over allegations of election hacking in the Osun poll. Accord has urged the federal government to stop militarizing elections, emphasizing that elections should not be warfare.
The Accord party's presidential candidate, Imumolen, announced his withdrawal from the 2027 presidential race and endorsed Tinubu for a second term, stating his belief that Tinubu will win.
Prof. Christopher Imumolen, the factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential race and endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid.
The Accord Party in Nigeria is seeking intervention from the AU, UN, and EU regarding concerns for the 2026 Osun election, alleging a crackdown and denying claims of a police 'hit list'. The party is raising alarms about the political climate ahead of the upcoming polls.
Ahead of the 2026 Osun State election, political parties, including the ruling PDP and opposition APC, signed a peace accord to ensure a peaceful poll. This agreement comes as the Accord Party separately petitioned President Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police, alleging police harassment and intimidation.
The Court of Appeal in Nigeria has overturned a Federal High Court judgment, restoring the Accord Party and four other political parties to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) register.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, likened the Accord Party in Osun State to a 'keke napep' facing a trailer, taunting Governor Ademola Adeleke.
The Accord Party and the Osun State Police Command in Nigeria remain at odds over allegations of bias and neutrality in the lead-up to the August 15, 2026 governorship election, with police dismissing the claims as false and misleading.
Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, presidential candidate of the Accord Party, has cautioned Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke that his support for President Bola Tinubu could jeopardize his reelection bid in 2026. The warning suggests potential political repercussions for Adeleke's alignment.
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Stakeholders within the Accord Party have expressed support for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as their presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. A group called the Alliance for a United Nigeria (AUN) also warned against denying Olawepo-Hashim the party's ticket.
Members of the Accord Party are protesting in Osun, Nigeria, following the abduction of two individuals by suspected hoodlums. Police have confirmed the incident and launched an investigation.
The widow of a slain Accord party member has recounted the tragic details of how her husband was killed by thugs. Her testimony sheds light on the violent incident.
The Accord Party's national leadership has called for the immediate redeployment of Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, citing alleged political violence and killings ahead of upcoming elections.
Biodun Oyebanji's re-election as the Governor of Ekiti State has been widely celebrated by various political figures and groups, including President Tinubu and the APC, who view his victory as a reflection of the people's confidence in his governance.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State welcomed scores of allies of former APC National Secretary Senator Iyiola Omisore into the Accord Party, ahead of the upcoming ballot.
The Accord party announced its intention to appeal a deregistration ruling, asserting it will be on the 2027 ballot and arguing the judgment was delivered despite a subsisting Court of Appeal order.
The APC has criticized Adeleke following his allegation that the party was linked to an attack on Asimiyu Ajibola, the Osogbo Local Government's Accord party chairman, who was shot on June 3 but survived.
Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, Accord Party presidential candidate, has condemned the reported attack on human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and other protesters during Democracy Day celebrations.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party are trading accusations over recent political violence that occurred in Osun State, with both sides calling for security intervention.
Former Nigerian presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim insists that the Accord Party has not refunded his N50 million nomination fee, dismissing claims amid ongoing party disputes.
Thousands of supporters of Accord Party presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim rallied in Abuja on Thursday following the party’s recently concluded presidential primary.
The Accord Party in Nigeria has selected Professor Christopher Imumolen as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Nigeria, was shot by gunmen, prompting a police investigation. This incident also involved other individuals being shot in Osogbo.
The APC in Osun State is demanding an investigation into the death of Taliat Simbiat during the Accord Party primary in Iwo, alleging the exercise was marred by violence.
Factions within Nigeria's Accord Party are clashing over parallel governorship candidates in Oyo State, with plans announced for a fresh primary election.
Former Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, has withdrawn from the Oyo Accord Party governorship primary, citing alleged manipulation and rising violence within the party.
The Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are exchanging accusations following an attack on the Accord Party's secretariat in Osun State. The Accord Party specifically blamed the APC for what it described as a second attack on Adeleke's campaign office.
The son of an Osun Accord Party women leader was killed by gunmen in Ikire, prompting calls for a police investigation amid political accusations.
The Accord Party is resisting attempts by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) to de-register it, asserting that it meets the constitutional requirements to remain on the INEC register.
According to Oladeji, the Accord party has positioned itself as the foremost opposition party in Nigeria, looking ahead to the 2027 elections.
The Accord Party in Nigeria has denied any involvement in an Ibadan opposition summit, stating its name was used without consent and threatening legal action for the misuse.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has assured his teeming supporters that the Accord Party will be victorious at the August 15 governorship poll. The post Guber poll: We’re heading for victory –…
Ademọla Oyepeju Ara has announced his intention to contest the Oyo Reps seat for Oluyole Federal Constituency in 2027 and has officially joined the Accord Party.
The Osun APC has defended its decision to donate vehicles to the police, dismissing the Accord Party’s accusations that the move constitutes a 'criminal enterprise'.
Osun lawmaker Rabiu Atanda (Hon. Adesina Rabiu) has withdrawn his resignation from the Accord Party just hours after announcing his exit, reaffirming his support for Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Chaos broke out in Ede, hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke, as supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord Party clashed during the flag-off of a shopping complex reconstruction.
The Accord party in Nigeria has launched a nationwide electronic registration and membership revalidation exercise in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Adewale Egbedun, along with 24 other lawmakers elected on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform, have defected to the Accord Party.
The Adewale Egbedun, Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, has led 24 other lawmakers elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the Accord Party. The post Osun…
The chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is facing public backlash and calls for his resignation after freezing Osun State's accounts. The order was subsequently reversed by President Tinubu, intensifying scrutiny on the EFCC boss.
Prof. Christopher Imumolen, the Accord Party’s presidential candidate, has offered his reasons why he believes President Bola Tinubu will win the 2027 presidential election.
Osun APC and Accord Party are in disagreement over Governor Adeleke’s comments on political killings and alleged threats, with both sides offering differing accounts.
The Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM) has rejected an alleged "illegal, politically contrived and inconsequential gathering" at the Osun State Government House. They dismissed the endorsement of Tinubu, stating the Accord Party will rule Nigeria in 2027.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alleged that over 60 Accord Party leaders were arrested and transferred to prisons in Abuja and Nasarawa, despite the availability of federal and state courts in Osun.
Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a presidential candidate for the Accord party, has declared that Nigeria is 'at war' and criticized President Tinubu for lacking a coherent strategy to defeat terrorism. He called for a national security overhaul amidst ongoing terrorist activities.
Leaders of the Accord Party, including Osun State Governor Adeleke, have endorsed Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, despite rejection from a faction within the party. This move sees key political figures mobilizing support for Tinubu and other party candidates.
Mr. Peter Ogundeji, a former Osun West Senatorial aspirant for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced his defection to the Accord Party, attributing his decision to the achievements of Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Campaign councils for Adeleke and the Accord Party have urged Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State, highlighting concerns about potential pitfalls like PVC distribution and BVAS preloading.
A Nigerian court has reserved judgment in the suit filed by Olawepo-Hashim concerning his Accord Party presidential candidacy. The court will rule on the matter of his eligibility for the presidential ticket.
Iyiola Omisore, a prominent figure, has publicly stated that he remains a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and did not instruct anyone to defect to the Accord Party.
Political tensions are rising in Osun State, Nigeria, as an Accord Party member was killed and an APC campaigner died in a truck crash ahead of the August 15 governors' election.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigerian Immigration Service are collaborating to curb illegal migration through Borno's borders. This partnership aims to address the issue of irregular movement across the region.
Ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, Nigeria, aides of Governor Ademola Adeleke and chieftains of the Accord Party have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The Accord Party in Ekiti State has reiterated its support for Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim's presidential ambition for the 2027 general elections, pledging grassroots mobilization for his candidacy.
The Accord Party has rejected a judgment for its de-registration, stating that the ruling was delivered despite a subsisting Court of Appeal order directing a stay of proceedings in the matter. The party has vowed to appeal the decision.
Governor Adeleke's re-election campaign is facing significant challenges due to an ongoing crisis within the PDP and the deregistration of the Accord party, occurring at a critical juncture for party changes before the August election.
Amid internal party disagreements over presidential primaries, 23 Accord party chairmen have rallied behind Olawepo-Hashim's candidacy for the 2027 election.
Leaders and stakeholders of the Accord Party in Osun State, Nigeria, have reaffirmed their support for Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
Members of the Accord Party in Kaduna State have reaffirmed their support for the party’s presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim. They expressed confidence in his ability to provide leadership and address Nigeria’s challenges ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Accord Party has unveiled its governorship and senatorial candidates for Lagos ahead of the 2027 elections. The party also reaffirmed Olawepo-Hashim's presidential ticket.
Osun police have launched a high-powered investigation after gunmen shot Asimiyu Ajibola, the Accord chairman for Osogbo LGA, leaving him critically injured.
Accord Party chieftain and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has vowed to restore the Nigerian Naira to a rate of ₦500-₦525 against the US dollar if he is elected president in 2027.
The Accord Party is in a fresh crisis after its Nasarawa State chapter rejected the presidential affirmation primary results, citing alleged 'ghost votes' attributed to the state.
A House of Representatives member from Osun State has secured the Accord Party ticket, aiming for a third term in office. The Deputy Senate Minority leader also obtained the Accord ticket, indicating significant party activity in the region.
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has officially declared his intention to contest the presidency in 2027 under the platform of the Accord Party. He made the announcement, signaling his entry into the upcoming electoral race.
Jerome Nyameh, an aspirant for the Accord Party in Nigeria, has pledged to establish a merit-driven government if elected, focusing on competence and performance in public service.
The Accord political party has strongly condemned the killing of the son of its women leader in Osun State, demanding justice for the victim. The party is calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.
Nigeria's Accord Party has officially endorsed Governor Alex Otti's bid for re-election in 2027, while Otti affirmed his commitment to governance, assuring that political campaigns would not be a distraction.
Popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat has officially launched his governorship campaign in Oyo State, securing nomination forms from the Accord Party for the upcoming 2027 elections.
ADC candidate Najeem Salaam has accused the Accord Party and APC of creating disunity within the Osun labour movement, vowing to restore unity and improve worker welfare.
The Accord Party has publicly denied reports of a 2027 pact with President Bola Tinubu, instead reaffirming its support for Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osun State.
Members of Nigeria's Accord Party staged a protest, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Christopher Imumolen as their national chairman based on court orders.
Ten Accord Party aspirants for Iwo State Constituency are pushing for free and fair primaries ahead of the Osun 2027 general elections. Read More:…
Chief Olabode George and Bukola Saraki have warned against efforts to undermine the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 elections, with presidential aspirant Gbenga Hashim stating that reconciliation within the party is still possible despite recent conventions.
Opeyemi Falegan, the Accord Party's governorship candidate for Ekiti, has promised improved development and pensioner welfare, vowing to win the 2026 election.
The lawmaker representing Osun West in the Senate, Lere Oyewumi, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, has defected to the Accord Party. Until his defection, announced in a statement obtained in Osogbo on Monday, Oyewumi was the last PDP senator in Osun State, following the earlier defections Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-deputy-minority-leader-dumps-pdp-joins-accord/
A rift has emerged within Osun PDP factions over a directive to support Governor Ademola Adeleke’s reelection bid on the Accord Party platform.
Six members of the House of Representatives from Osun State have defected from the PDP to the Accord Party, following Governor Ademola Adeleke. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-osun-reps-defect-to-accord-party/
It would be recalled that the governor had, in December last year, joined the Accord Party while the lawmakers remained in the PDP until their decision on Friday. The post Osun Assembly speaker, 24 lawmakers dump PDP, join Accord appeared first on Vanguard News.
Osun APC has condemned an alleged oath-taking video that reportedly links voters to Governor Adeleke and the Accord Party ahead of the August 15 election. The Accord Party has rejected these allegations.
Christopher Imumolen, the factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, declared that no aspirant seeking Nigeria's presidency in 2027 possesses the leadership capacity of President Bola Tinubu.
The Accord party has stated that the Osun election will serve as a crucial test for INEC's preparedness for the 2027 general elections, urging the commission to avoid operational failures or bias.
With 13 days remaining until the Osun State governorship election, the Ademola Adeleke Campaign Council has alleged a plan to arrest 46 leaders of the Accord Party to prevent their participation in the poll.
Nigeria's Accord Party hailed the Court of Appeal's decision to nullify a Federal High Court judgment that had ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party and four others.
Ademola Adeleke celebrates Accord Party’s Appeal Court victory, urging intensified grassroots mobilisation for the upcoming Osun governorship election. Read More:…
President Tinubu has appointed Olarewaju-Smart as his new Special Adviser on House of Representatives Matters. This appointment aims to strengthen relations and communication with the legislative body.
The Accord Party and the Osun State Police Command in Nigeria are at odds over allegations of bias and neutrality in the lead-up to the August 15, 2026 governorship election.
Leaders of the Accord party expressed optimism about retaining Osun state and called on voters to re-elect Adeleke, citing his performance in office as justification for another term.
Stakeholders within the Accord Party have expressed support for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as their presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, while Olawepo-Hashim has filed a lawsuit against the Accord Party and INEC to be recognized as the party's presidential candidate.
The Accord Party has expressed confidence that its governorship candidate, Gov. Ademola Adeleke, will secure between 90 and 95 percent of votes in the upcoming August 15 Osun election, while condemning campaign violence.
The Accord Party and the All Progressives Congress (APC) were notably absent from a peace parley convened by the police in Osun State ahead of the governorship election. Their absence raises questions about political cooperation in the upcoming poll.
Former members and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina states have declared their support for the Accord party and its presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Opeyemi Falegan, the Accord Party candidate, is challenging the victory of Oyebanji in the Ekiti election, citing vote buying, BVAS malfunction, and voter intimidation.
Residents of Ekiti have presented their expectations to the ADC governorship candidate ahead of the 2026 elections. Meanwhile, the Accord party has denied claims that its governorship candidate stepped down for the PDP.
Several Nigerian opposition parties, including ADC and Accord, are condemning a court order for their deregistration, with leaders like Atiku, Mark, Adeleke, Obi, and Sowore vowing to fight the verdict and remain on the ballot for the 2027 presidential election. They allege political motivation and warn against a one-party state.
A Nigerian court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties. This ruling will impact the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections.
Oriyomi Hamzat, an Accord Party candidate, has denied any association with a suspect involved in a recent Oyo robbery raid, labeling the allegations as a malicious smear campaign.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed Oyebamiji for the Osun 2026 elections, not Adeleke, as the Accord party gains strength. The APC expressed concern over the Accord party's emergence, while also clarifying its preferred candidate.
The Accord Party in Ekiti State is sensitizing its agents and residents against vote trading to ensure a credible governorship election on June 20.
A faction of the Accord party has chosen Imumolen as its presidential flag-bearer, aiming to garner youth support ahead of Nigeria's fiercely contested 2027 election.
The Accord Party has condemned the shooting of its Osun chairman and demanded an investigation into the incident. Musician Davido also spoke out against the attack, urging for peaceful politics.
Nigerian musician Davido has called for the Osun 2026 elections to be settled with ballot papers and condemned an attack on the Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government by political hoodlums.
Nigerian President Tinubu stated that his reforms are stabilizing the economy despite ongoing hardship, while critics urged him to resign over rising insecurity. Discussions also included the 2027 elections and concerns about severe flooding predictions for 2026.
The Accord Party in Oyo State is facing a deepening crisis as rival factions emerged from parallel primaries, exposing divisions ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
The Accord Party and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nigeria have announced their governorship candidates for various states, including Ogun, Oyo, Borno, Benue, and Delta, ahead of the 2027 elections. Oriyomi Hamzat was named the Accord Party's consensus candidate for Oyo, while Olaniyi was unveiled as the Ogun governorship candidate.
A court in Osun State, Nigeria, has rejected Governor Adeleke's attempt to join a lawsuit challenging the deregistration of the Accord party. The suit could impact Mr. Adeleke's candidacy for the upcoming governorship election.
Fatai Owoseni, former Lagos Police Commissioner, has officially entered the 2027 Oyo State governorship race, obtaining nomination forms from the Accord Party.
The Accord political party has dismissed calls for its deregistration by INEC, asserting that it meets all constitutional requirements to remain a registered party in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s Accord Party has refuted claims by INEC regarding its potential deregistration, citing its electoral wins and constitutional compliance as a defense.
Nigeria's Accord Party has publicly denied reports of its support for a joint presidential ticket, demanding its name be removed from any such endorsements. This political development comes amidst various other domestic news stories across Nigeria, including crime arrests and public health initiatives.
Nigerian political parties are navigating internal and external challenges ahead of the 2027 elections, with the Accord party rejecting claims of parallel leadership and disowning a protest. Meanwhile, discussions around a potential Obi-Kwankwaso alliance are sparking unity debates within the ADC party.
The Accord Party has announced its nomination fees for the 2027 general elections, setting the cost for governorship forms at N15 million.
Former APC politician Daramola has joined the Accord party, aiming to replicate his 2015 electoral success in Mushin.
An Accord Party lawmaker in Osun State, Nigeria, has backtracked on his decision and withdrawn his resignation letter ahead of the 2026 elections.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate deployment of 100,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion kits across Nigeria within three weeks to lower fuel costs and cushion the impact of the Middle East war on commuters.
A coalition of political stakeholders within the Accord Party in Osun State has cautioned Governor Ademola Adeleke against approving automatic tickets for incumbent federal lawmakers, warning of potential internal conflict.
As the Osun State governorship election approaches, six federal lawmakers elected on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform have defected to the Accord Party, joining Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking re-election under the Accord platform. The post Six Osun PDP federal lawmakers defect to Accord, party endorses Adeleke appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly and 24 other lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the Accord Party, significantly altering the assembly's political composition.