Rumors of internal problems have been refuted by the Accord party’s (AP) leadership, which characterizes them as baseless fabrications propagated by “political jobbers” and desperate opposition members.
The party reiterated that its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, has not been suspended in a statement issued by Hon. Oke Rotimi Michael, Spokesperson, Forum of State Chairmen (South West) and Chairman of Accord in Ogun State. This is in contrast to the massive false information that has been circulating online.
He claims that “it was explicitly stated that ‘the rumor making rounds that our National Chairman, Mr. Maxwell Mgbudem, Esq. has been suspended is absolutely and totally false.”
It should be mentioned that on December 3, 2025, the National Executive Committee met and passed a vote of confidence in both the National Chairman and the whole National Working Committee. Since it had been extensively reported, Mr. Mgbudem was never subjected to any kind of disciplinary punishment.
He underlined that “Accord still remains a law-abiding and constitutionally-guided party.” “No one can use unfounded accusations to cause mayhem among us.”
Additionally, the party rejected false material presented by Prof. Chris Imumolen, a past presidential candidate.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s defection to the Accord Party was harshly condemned by a group of the party, allegedly led by Imumolen, who called it a “back-door entry” and declared it “invalid.”
According to reports, the governor of Osun State declared his intention to defect to Accord on Tuesday, blaming the PDP’s internal strife.
Governor Adeleke’s reported action and his recent approval as the only candidate for governor are seriously questioned by the Imumolen-led group, which alleges that his action did not adhere to party protocol.
But according to Hon. Oke Rotimi, Prof. Imumolen was officially ejected from the political party for a number of anti-party behaviors, such as “trying to assume a leadership role that he does not have.” tried to seize power by taking over party structures. forcing their way into a national secretariat in 2024. ignoring party procedures and creating internal confusion.
It is hilarious that an expelled member still believes they are in a position of influence inside the party given their past behavior. Hon. Oke stated, “All reports from his camp should be ignored; they do not and will not speak for Accord.”
Additionally, Pastor Victor Akande, the State Chairman of Accord in Osun, denied the allegations made against the party and its candidate for governor, Ademola Adeleke.
According to Pastor Akande, Governor Adeleke officially joined Accord on November 6, 2025.
On December 9, 2025, he was officially recognized by the party, and on December 10, 2025, he was declared the legitimate victor of the Accord Party Primary.
Instead of disseminating false information on social media, he urged other political parties to showcase what their candidate has accomplished.
Social media platforms are not used for elections. Those who are serious about competing ought to showcase their accomplishments. He said, “Osun State is Accord, and Accord is Osun State.”
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