The Lagos state chapter of the Accord Party (AP) has cried out over an attempt by a group of people they described as political mercenaries and manipulators to turn their party to a dumping ground, warning that the party is not for sale.
In a press statement signed by Comrade Moses Jaguars and made available to Blueprint.ng in Abuja, the party insisted that those attempting to distort its structure for personal gain or tool for external manipulation will be firmly resisted within the bounds of the law.
The party in the statement said credible information within its disposal indicated 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.
The actions, according to the party, are driven by financial inducements and backdoor deals and not ideology or party loyalty.
The statement reads further: “The attention of the stakeholder of Accord Party Lagos has been drawn to the misleading and self-serving statements credited to Maxwell Mgbudem, where he purportedly denied any collaborations.
“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 Bola 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 Olawapo, 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.”