Accord Lagos Chair Calls for Clarification on Adeleke’s Role in Tinubu Campaign

Background In recent weeks, reports emerged that Gov. Ademola Adeleke, elected on Accord’s platform, had been named coordinator for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign in Osun. The appointment, if confirmed, would place a sitting governor of Accord in a key role for a campaign run by a rival political figure.

Oladeji’s Letter Lagos State Chairman of Accord, Oladele Oladeji, addressed the national leadership in an open letter on Saturday. He expressed a need for clarification regarding Adeleke’s involvement and highlighted the potential implications for the party’s political identity and electoral prospects.

Concerns Raised Oladeji noted that while a party member retains the right to make personal political choices, such decisions should be evaluated against Accord’s interests. He emphasised that Adeleke’s position as the party’s elected governor gives his actions significant weight in shaping Accord’s public image and the success of its candidates.

Party Response The letter was framed as a legitimate expression of concern rather than an attempt to override the National Working Committee or other party structures. Oladeji stressed that questioning the party’s direction does not require special authorisation and that his intervention aimed to safeguard the party’s future.

Implications The chairman urged that any political cooperation be clearly communicated, with defined terms, objectives and consequences. He called for Adeleke to remain committed to the electoral success of Accord candidates nationwide, reminding members that they had supported his governorship election.

Accord’s leadership has yet to issue a formal response to the letter. The situation highlights the delicate balance between individual political ambitions and party cohesion in Nigeria’s competitive electoral landscape.