Accord Party selects Christopher Imumolen as consensus presidential candidate for 2027 election

The Accord Party has named Professor Christopher Imumolen as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. This decision followed a consensus vote during the party’s National Presidential Primary Election held in Lagos. Muktar Abdullah, National Secretary of the Accord Party, confirmed this in a statement to journalists in Abuja. He noted that party leaders view Professor Imumolen's emergence as a sign of widespread support and a commitment to offering Nigerians a credible leadership alternative. Delegates from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory attended the convention to choose the party's standard-bearer. The party highlighted Professor Imumolen's strong backing, particularly from its younger demographic, who see him as a symbol of modern Nigerian leadership. As the youngest presidential candidate in the 2023 election cycle, he enters the 2027 race with increased experience, established grassroots structures, and national appeal. The Accord Party plans to unveil a comprehensive socio-economic agenda to address national challenges. In his acceptance speech, Professor Imumolen thanked delegates and promised an inclusive, issue-driven campaign. He stated that the primary election was successfully conducted and that his name would be submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission. Professor Imumolen pledged that an Accord-led Federal Government would address unemployment, insecurity, and revamp the economic architecture to alleviate poverty.