Abuja: The Accord has announced Prof. Christopher Imumolen as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The party disclosed this in a statement by its National Secretary, Malam Muktar Abdullah, on Thursday in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Imumolen was elected via a consensus vote, reflecting unified party support across all segments of Accord structures during the national presidential primary election held in Lagos. Abdullah noted that the convention drew delegates from all the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, who gathered to select the party’s standard-bearer.
He added that Imumolen’s candidacy enjoyed structural backing, driven significantly by representation from the party’s younger demographic who viewed him as the face of modern Nigerian leadership. Imumolen, the youngest presidential candidate in the 2023 election, enters the 2027 race with enhanced experience, grassroots structures, and national appeal.
Abdullah reiterated the party’s commitment to internal democracy, equity, and transparency. He added that the party had established internal mechanisms to address any friction arising from the primary processes, ensuring a united front. According to Abdullah, Accord will unveil a socio-economic roadmap designed to address current hardships.
In his acceptance speech, Imumolen expressed gratitude to the delegates and pledged to run an issue-based, inclusive campaign. He described his candidacy as the will of the people and a call to service, promising not to fail the country. Imumolen stated that the list of candidates will be submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for official publication.
He pledged that an Accord-led Federal Government would address unemployment, tackle insecurity, and revamp the economic architecture to lift millions out of poverty.