Accord Party withdraws from Abia 2027 guber race, backs Otti

The National office of the Accord Party has announced that it would not field a governorship candidate in Abia State during the 2027 polls.

The party has also directed the executive and members of the party in the State to work for the victory of Governor Alex Otti in 2027.

The National Chairman of the party, Professor Christopher Imumolen and the National Secretary, Mukhtar Abdullah Djungo announced this on Wednesday when they visited Governor Otti in his country home, Nvosi Isialangwa South LGA.

According to Professor Imumolen, the performance of the Abia State Governor earned him the support of the AC national office.

The Chairman said that opposition parties should not only exist in Nigeria as instruments of criticism but should also acknowledge the areas they did well.

Also speaking, the National Secretary of Accord Party, Malam Mukhtar Abdullah Djungo, said:

“On behalf of our party, I want to assure your Excellency that no candidate from our party will be contesting for the Governorship position in Abia State.

“The National Working Committee has directed the State Executive of the party to join hands with the Labour Party and work for the good of the people of Abia State. Let the good work continue,” the National Secretary stated.

Responding, Governor Alex Otti, who thanked the National Chairman and members of the National Working Committee of the Accord Party for their understanding, said he would also work with them.

“The whole essence of politics is about the welfare of our people and security of our people,” Governor Otti said.