The Accord Party has officially announced Professor Christopher Imumolen as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The party positions him as a strong contender against major political figures expected to participate in the race.
Imumolen's Background
Professor Christopher Imumolen, an academic, entrepreneur, and philanthropist from Edo State, emerged as the party's standard-bearer. The Accord Party aims to strengthen its national presence and offer an alternative leadership option for Nigerians.
Promised Reforms
Accepting the nomination, Imumolen emphasized that Nigerians can no longer remain passive amid the country's challenges. He pledged a governance model driven by innovation, technology, and data-backed decision-making. His priority areas include education reform, youth employment, and using modern technology, including artificial intelligence, to address insecurity and other national concerns.
“Nigerians can no longer afford to fold their hands or remain passive in the face of ongoing national challenges,” he stated.
Track Record
Party leaders highlighted Imumolen's extensive academic and professional credentials. He holds doctorate degrees in Engineering Research and Educational Management and is the founder of Unique Open University. His philanthropic activities include scholarship programs that have supported thousands of students and business grants provided to entrepreneurs across Africa.
Party Expansion
The Accord Party stated that Imumolen's emergence signals a new phase for the organization as it seeks to expand its membership and strengthen grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 elections. Party officials expressed confidence that his candidature would attract voters seeking fresh ideas and reforms.
Previous Rejection
Earlier, the Accord Party formally rejected claims that Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim is its presidential candidate for 2027. The party insisted that no presidential nomination process was validly concluded, as its primaries were canceled after no aspirant complied with the approved guidelines and timeline submitted to INEC.
