The Accord Party has rejected its alleged inclusion in a political coalition unveiled in Ibadan, describing the move as “political impersonation” and demanding an immediate explanation from key opposition figures.
In a statement over the weekend by the party’s National Secretary, Muktar Abdallah, stressed that the Accord Party would protect its identity and political independence, adding that it would not tolerate any attempt to appropriate its platform without consent.
On his part, the party’s National Chairman, Chris Imumolen, said the use of the party’s name and symbol in the coalition arrangement was unauthorised and misleading.
He called on prominent political actors, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola and Governor Seyi Makinde, as well as the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, to clarify the circumstances surrounding the development.
Imumolen insisted that the Accord Party is not part of any alliance with the groups mentioned and did not authorise the use of its identity.
“This is not an oversight; it is a misrepresentation. The Accord Party will not be dragged into alliances it neither negotiated nor approved,” he said.
The party expressed concern over the credibility of the coalition, questioning why it would rely on the identity of parties that are not involved.
Reaffirming its stance, Imumolen said the party remains focused on contesting the 2027 general elections independently and plans to present its own presidential candidate.
He issued a 48-hour ultimatum to organisers and participants of the Ibadan meeting to publicly explain the use of the party’s name, warning that failure to do so would lead to legal action.
“You cannot borrow legitimacy by force. Those responsible must either explain themselves or prepare to defend their actions in court,” he said.