Accord Party Rejects Ibadan Opposition Summit Outcomes

Mr. Dele Oladeji, a chieftain of the Accord Party, publicly distanced the party from a recent opposition summit held in Ibadan.

He clarified that the Accord Party neither participated in nor endorsed the summit's outcomes, emphasizing that it is not part of any coalition arrangements emerging from the event. Oladeji, who is an aspirant for the Lagos West Senatorial District, stated that the Accord Party remains independent in its political strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He described the Ibadan meeting as a convergence of select opposition figures that do not truly represent the opposition political parties in Nigeria. The summit was primarily driven by internal issues within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which Oladeji noted cannot claim to represent the broader opposition landscape.

He criticized the national chairman of the ADC for associating with the summit, calling it an inappropriate political maneuver. Oladeji reaffirmed the Accord Party's commitment to providing credible opposition and preparing to field candidates across various positions for the 2027 elections.