The Accord Party has clarified that it was not involved in a recent opposition meeting held in Ibadan, where several political groups reportedly discussed plans to support a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued by its National Secretary, Mukhtar Abdallah, the party said its name and logo were used at the meeting without its consent. It described the development as a case of political impersonation, rather than a mere oversight.
According to reports, the Ibadan gathering included members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other opposition groups. At the end of the meeting, participants reportedly announced plans to unite behind a single candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next election cycle.
However, the Accord Party, under the leadership of Chris Imumolen, rejected any association with the coalition, insisting that it neither participated in the meeting nor authorised the use of its identity.
“This is not an oversight; it is a misrepresentation,” the party said, adding that it would not be forced into any alliance it did not agree to.
The party also raised concerns about the credibility of the coalition, noting that the use of its name without approval calls into question the integrity of the process.
Reaffirming its political stance, the Accord Party stated that it remains focused on preparing for the 2027 elections on its own terms, with plans to field an independent presidential candidate.
“The Accord Party remains focused on the 2027 general elections not as a footnote in a hastily assembled coalition,” the statement said.
Meanwhile, Imumolen has given organisers of the meeting a 48-hour ultimatum to explain the unauthorised use of the party’s name and logo. He warned that failure to provide a satisfactory explanation could result in legal action.
