Gov Adeleke Remains Full Member, Accord Party Dismisses Faction Rumours

Rumors of internal problems have been refuted by the Accord party’s (AP) leadership, who characterize them as baseless fabrications propagated by “political jobbers” and desperate opposition groups.

The party reiterated that its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, has not been suspended in a statement issued by Hon. Oke Rotimi Michael, Spokesperson, Forum of State Chairmen (South West) and Chairman of Accord in Ogun State. This is in contrast to the widely circulated false story on the internet.

“It was explicitly stated that ‘the rumor making rounds that our National Chairman, Mr. Maxwell Mgbudem, Esq. has been suspended is absolutely and totally false,'” he said.

It should be mentioned that on December 3, 2025, the National Executive Committee met and voted a vote of confidence for both the National Chairman and the whole National Working Committee. Since it had been widely circulated, Mr. Mgbudem was never subjected to any kind of disciplinary punishment.

He underlined, “Accord still remains a law-abiding and constitutionally guided party.” “No one can use unfounded accusations to cause chaos among us.”

Additionally, the party rejected false material provided by Prof. Chris Imumolen, a past presidential candidate.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s defection to the Accord Party was harshly condemned by a faction of the party, allegedly led by Imumolen, who called the action a “back-door entry” and declared it “invalid.”

According to reports, the governor of Osun State announced his defection to Accord on Tuesday, citing the PDP’s internal strife.

Governor Adeleke’s stated action and his recent approval as the only candidate for governor are seriously questioned by the Imumolen-led group, which contends that his action did not adhere to party protocol.

But according to Hon. Oke Rotimi, Prof. Imumolen was officially kicked out of the political party for a number of anti-party behaviors, such as “trying to assume a leadership role that he does not have.” tried to take over party organizations in order to gain power. forcefully entering a national secretariat in 2024. ignoring party procedures and creating internal uncertainty

It is absurd that an expelled member still believes they are in a position of influence inside the party given their past behavior. According to Hon. Oke, “all reports from his camp should be ignored; they do not and will not speak for Accord.”

Additionally, Pastor Victor Akande, the State Chairman of Accord in Osun, denied the accusations made against the party and its candidate for governor, Ademola Adeleke.

Governor Adeleke officially joined Accord on November 6, 2025, according to Pastor Akande.

On December 9, 2025, the party publicly acknowledged him, and on December 10, 2025, he was declared the legitimate victor of the Accord Party Primary.

Instead of disseminating lies on social media, he urged other political parties to showcase their candidates’ accomplishments.

“Social media platforms are not used for elections. Those who are serious about competing ought to show off their accomplishments. He contended, “Osun State is Accord, and Accord is Osun State.”