Accord Party to Hold Authentic Governorship Primaries in Osogbo Today
The Accord Party is set to conduct its authentic governorship primaries today, 14th December 2025, in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, under the leadership of the legally recognized national chairman, Professor Chris Imumolen.
The primaries are scheduled to hold at Regina Suite Hotel, Osogbo, where accredited delegates, party officials, and observers are expected to be in attendance.
This development follows what party stakeholders have described as a kangaroo primaries allegedly conducted by Mr. Maxwell Ndubem, who claims to be the party’s national chairman but remains legally unrecognized. That exercise reportedly featured the participation of Governor of Osun State, His Excellency Ademola Adeleke, popularly known as the “Dancing Governor.”
According to findings and internal party records, the Professor Chris Imumolen–led faction, which enjoys legal backing, has resolved to organize a lawful and constitutionally compliant primaries to ensure that Accord Party fields a valid and credible candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
Party officials raised concerns over the eligibility of Governor Adeleke, noting that he was **not a member of the Accord Party until a few days before the disputed primaries. More critically, they argue that his alignment with a faction not recognized by law renders any ticket emerging from that exercise invalid and vulnerable to disqualification
Speaking on the decision, Professor Chris Imumolen stated that the Osogbo primaries, holding at Regina Suite Hotel, are aimed at preserving the integrity of the party, safeguarding its constitutional rights, and ensuring that Accord Party does not lose the opportunity to present a legally valid candidate in the 2026 governorship race.
“We are committed to due process and the rule of law. Accord Party must not be shut out of the 2026 election because of irregularities and illegality,” he said.
The party leadership emphasized that the Osogbo primaries represent the only lawful process capable of producing a candidate acceptable to INEC, warning that failure to correct the anomalies surrounding the disputed primaries could jeopardize the party’s participation in the 2026 gubernatorial election.
