The Accord Party has distanced itself from a recent opposition meeting held in Ibadan, where some political groups reportedly agreed to support a single presidential candidate for the 2027 elections.
In a statement issued by its National Secretary, Mukhtar Abdallah, the party said its name and logo were used at the meeting without authorization, describing the act as political impersonation rather than an oversight.
The Ibadan gathering was said to have included members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other political stakeholders. Following the meeting, participants reportedly announced plans to form a united front against President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 election.
However, the Accord Party, led by Professor Chris Imumolen, firmly denied any involvement in such an alliance, stressing that it neither participated in the meeting nor approved the use of its identity.
“This is not an oversight; it is a clear case of misrepresentation,” the party stated, adding that it cannot be forced into any coalition without its consent.
The party also raised concerns about the credibility of the coalition, noting that the unauthorized use of its name undermines trust and transparency.
Reaffirming its stance, the Accord Party said it remains focused on the 2027 general elections and intends to present its own presidential candidate.
“The Accord Party remains committed to the 2027 elections, not as a minor player in a hastily formed coalition,” the statement added.
Professor Imumolen has given the organisers of the meeting a 48-hour ultimatum to explain the unauthorized use of the party’s name, warning that legal action may follow if no satisfactory response is provided.
The party concluded by stating its readiness to protect its identity and independence, vowing not to allow its platform to be exploited for political purposes.
