The Accord Party (A) has referred to as on its members to reject what it referred to as divisive ways employed by Maxwell Mgbudem-led faction of the social gathering and rally behind the management that’s dedicated to rebuilding the social gathering.
In a press assertion launched by the Nationwide Organising Secretary of the social gathering, Comrade Lanre Ogundare, on behalf of the nationwide chairman, the social gathering mentioned the current expulsion of Prof. Chris Imumolen and 12 state chairmen from the Accord Party was troubling.
It mentioned the actions of the Mgbudem-led faction, particularly within the context of the unresolved authorized dispute, had been regarding, as they undermined the ideas of inside democracy and truthful play inside the social gathering.
“The allegations of anti-party actions levelled towards Prof. Imumolen and his supporters aren’t solely unfounded but additionally hypocritical.
“These making these accusations, equivalent to Hon. Ajaja, have been linked to the PDP in Oyo State, elevating critical questions on their dedication to the Accord Party. How can people who’ve brazenly aligned themselves with a rival political social gathering accuse Prof. Imumolen, whose dedication and sacrifices have elevated the social gathering’s profile, of betraying the social gathering?”
He mentioned Imumolen represents a brand new period of clear, inclusive, and strategic leadership-an method that’s in stark distinction to the factionalism and self-interest that at present threaten the social gathering’s unity.
“The main target should be on addressing the problems at hand by lawful means and prioritizing the collective good of the social gathering over private ambitions. The Accord Party has the potential to supply Nigerians a reputable different within the political panorama, however provided that its members stay united and targeted on its long-term imaginative and prescient.”
The assertion additional mentioned the Accord Party should rise above the inner squabbles which have dominated its current historical past.
“The social gathering’s credibility and repute are at stake, and members should come collectively to resolve the management disaster by authorized channels, upholding the rule of regulation and the social gathering’s structure.
“Chris Imumolen’s management gives hope for a reformed and progressive Accord Party, and his contributions to its progress can’t be dismissed frivolously. Because the courtroom case progresses, it’s important that each one events inside the Accord Party respect the authorized course of and work towards a decision that strengthens the social gathering and its values,” it added.
