The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party has rejected claims that it has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the party will maintain its own political direction ahead of the polls.
The development comes amid an increasingly complicated debate within the Accord Party over its 2027 presidential position.
The controversy intensified after Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the national leadership of Accord Party announced support for Tinubu’s 2027 presidential bid following a meeting in Osogbo. The party leadership reportedly cited the need for continuity in federal infrastructure projects, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road and Sokoto-Badagry Highway.
However, the position has faced opposition from another camp within the party.
Reports indicate that Gbenga Hashim, associated with the party’s presidential ticket, rejected the endorsement attributed to Adeleke and his allies, arguing that the development does not represent the position of the entire political structure.
The disagreement reflects the internal tensions surrounding Accord Party as political actors position themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The situation is particularly significant because the party has been involved in competing claims over its leadership and presidential ticket.
Earlier in 2026, the Lagos chapter unveiled Sowore Robert as its governorship candidate alongside senatorial candidates for the 2027 elections, signalling its intention to contest strongly in the state.
The conflicting positions over Tinubu’s endorsement therefore highlight a broader question over who ultimately controls the party’s presidential direction and how its various structures will approach the 2027 election.
With political alignments rapidly shifting ahead of the election, the Accord Party’s internal dispute could become an important factor in determining its electoral strategy and the credibility of any presidential endorsement made in its name.