The Lagos Accord Party has rejected claims that it endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 election [1, 2].
This denial comes as political factions in Nigeria begin positioning for the next general election cycle. The clarification aims to maintain the party's independence and signal its intent to compete as a distinct political entity rather than a supporting partner to the current administration.
Dele Oladeji, the Lagos State Chairman of the Lagos Accord Party, said the party has not granted such an endorsement [1, 2]. He said the organization intends to field its own candidates for the upcoming contests [1, 2].
The disagreement over the endorsement highlights the internal and external pressures facing smaller political parties in Lagos State. By distancing itself from the president, the Accord Party seeks to define its own platform and appeal to voters who may be seeking alternatives to the ruling party, a move that could influence coalition building in the region.
Oladeji said the party remains committed to its own ideological path. The chairman's statement serves as a formal correction to previous narratives suggesting a strategic alliance with President Tinubu for the 2027 race [1, 2].
As the 2027 election approaches, the political landscape in Lagos remains fluid. The decision to contest independently suggests that the Accord Party believes it can secure a viable share of the electorate without relying on the endorsement of the sitting president [1, 2].
“The Lagos Accord Party has rejected claims that it endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term.”
The rejection of the endorsement indicates a desire for political autonomy within the Lagos Accord Party. By publicly distancing itself from President Tinubu, the party is attempting to avoid being absorbed into the ruling party's orbit, which allows it to maintain its brand as an independent alternative for the 2027 elections.
