Accord Lagos chairman seeks clarity over Adeleke’s role in Tinubu campaign

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
Accord Lagos chairman seeks clarity over Adeleke’s role in Tinubu campaign

Oladele Oladeji, Accord’s chairman in Lagos State, has asked the party’s national leadership to clarify Gov. Ademola Adeleke’s reported appointment as coordinator of Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential campaign in Osun. In an open letter, he questioned the implications for Accord’s political identity, candidates and electoral prospects, noting that Adeleke was elected governor on the party’s platform. Oladeji acknowledged Adeleke’s right to make personal political decisions but said the terms and objectives of any cooperation should be made clear to party members and candidates. He said he would continue seeking clarification to protect Accord’s interests without undermining its leadership.

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