By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
The leadership of the Accord, one of the registered political parties in the country, has declared that the party is not a dumping ground for political mercenaries or a tool for external manipulation.
It also stressed that Accord is not for sale.
The clarification was made at the weekend in a statement issued in Lagos by Comrade Moses Jaguars.
The clarification, the party disclosed, was based on credible
information indicating that certain elements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have planted agents within Accord with the sole aim of hijacking the party’s structure and ticket for their own benefit.
The party warned that those attempting to distort its structure for personal gain will be firmly resisted within the bounds of the law.
Accord, in the statement, said, “Let it be known: Accord is not for sale. It is not a dumping ground for political mercenaries or a tool for external manipulation.
“Those attempting to distort its structure for personal gain will be firmly resisted within the bounds of the law.
“We call on party faithful, stakeholders, and the Nigerian public to remain vigilant. The integrity of Accord must and will be defended”, it said.
Continuing, the statement said, “The attention of the stakeholders of Accord Party, Lagos, has been drawn to the misleading and self-serving statements credited to Maxwell Mgbudem, purporting to deny any collaboration between Accord and President Bola Tinubu.
“Let it be stated clearly and without ambiguity: Nigerians are not fools.
“The same individuals now issuing denials are fully aware of the visible and well-documented evidence : billboards across Osun State and repeated public engagements where Governor Ademola Adeleke openly aligned with President Tinubu.
“These are facts in the public domain that cannot be erased by hurried press briefings.
“This sudden denial is nothing but a desperate attempt to cover up a deeper political conspiracy. “Credible information indicates that certain elements within the PDP have planted agents within Accord with the sole aim of hijacking the party’s structure and ticket for their own benefit.
“These actions are driven by financial inducements and backdoor deals, not ideology or party loyalty.
“Even more disturbing is the emergence of individuals like Hashim Olawepo, a known PDP figure, now brazenly operating and opening campaign offices nationwide under the Accord platform.
“This is not coincidence, it is a calculated infiltration.
On the issue of leadership, the attempt to dismiss Prof. Chris Imumolen’s mandate is both laughable and legally untenable. “There is a valid subsisting court order on this matter.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has already acknowledged the situation and assured compliance pending final determination at the Federal High Court. No amount of propaganda can override the rule of law.
“Let it be known: Accord is not for sale. It is not a dumping ground for political mercenaries or a tool for external manipulation.
“Those attempting to distort its structure for personal gain will be firmly resisted within the bounds of the law.
“We call on party faithful, stakeholders, and the Nigerian public to remain vigilant. The integrity of Accord must and will be defended”, the statement concluded.
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