The factional National Chairman of the Accord Party (A), Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential race and declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, according to Naija News.
Naija News reports that Imumolen announced the decision in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying it followed consultations with leaders and stakeholders within his faction of the party.
He explained that the need to preserve national unity, political stability and continued development informed his decision to abandon his presidential ambition.
According to him, personal aspirations must give way when the broader interest of the country requires cooperation among political leaders.
“The unity, stability and continued progress of Nigeria must take precedence over personal political ambition,” Imumolen said.
The former presidential aspirant listed 10 reasons for backing Tinubu, including what he described as their shared views on economic reforms, education, industrialisation, youth empowerment and national development.
He also praised the President’s leadership ability, political experience and commitment to progressive governance.
Imumolen said Tinubu had demonstrated an ability to identify and empower talented individuals while promoting inclusive leadership.
He expressed confidence that the administration’s economic and fiscal reforms would place Nigeria on the path of sustainable growth, despite the hardship currently facing many citizens.
The Accord chieftain argued that continuity in governance and consistency in policy implementation were important for strengthening public institutions and attracting investment.
He added that sustaining the government’s reform programme could support job creation and accelerate national development.
Imumolen maintained that his involvement in politics had always been driven by a desire to serve the country rather than merely occupy public office.
He stated, “My aspiration has always been to serve Nigeria and not merely to occupy public office.
“Whenever the national interest is better served through unity and strategic collaboration, I will always choose Nigeria above personal political ambition.”
He described his withdrawal and endorsement of Tinubu as a deliberate sacrifice made in what he considered the country’s best interest.
“Our decision to withdraw our presidential candidature and support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a deliberate sacrifice made in the interest of Nigeria,” he added.
Imumolen called on members of the Accord Party, his political supporters, professionals and other Nigerians to support Tinubu’s re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general election.
He said collaboration with the President would offer a better opportunity to advance the policies and development objectives he had hoped to pursue through his presidential campaign.
Source: Naija News
Nigerian dancer cum entertainer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has spoken about his ordeal following his release on bail in the United Kingdom.
Naija News recalls that Snaresbrook Crown Court had earlier fixed September 15 for plea and trial preparation in Poco Lee’s sexual offence case.
The case stems from Poco Lee’s visit to the UK in August for the Davido and Friends concert, which was held at the Crystal Palace Bowl in London on August 14.
However, during a video call with social commentator, VeryDarkMan, Poco Lee said his main concern while he was away was the welfare of his associates and the impact of his absence on their business activities.
The dancer maintained that he is innocent of the sexual allegation and his mind is pure.
He said, “I was just being myself. God sees my heart. My only worries were about my people. Jago could not do anything business, and I didn’t want to stress anyone.
“If I was inside there and I did what I was accused of, I would have felt I was paying for my sins, but since I knew I didn’t do what I was accused of, my mind is pure.
“Nobody would have wanted to associate themselves with something like that, but Burna Boy stood by me, Jago and some of my other guys.”
VeryDarkMan, who shared the video call on social media, also praised Nigerian singers, Burna Boy and Rahman Jago for their support.
In the caption accompanying the video, VDM wrote: “I just got off a video call with @rahman_jago_ and @poco_lee. I guess the next narrative will be this is AI. THERE IS A REASON WHY I BRAG WITH INTEGRITY, I AM NOBODY’S mate, WHEN I talk take it to the bank.”
The Rivers State House of Assembly has passed the state’s ₦1.8 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill.
Daily Voice reports that the bill was unanimously passed by 26 lawmakers during the Assembly’s resumed sitting in Port Harcourt.
Once assented to by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the budget will provide basis for the state government’s expenditure and implementation of programmes and projects.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has widened its lead over the Accord Party in a fresh results update released by the APC Social Media and Situation Room Team during the ongoing Osun State governorship election.
The update, released at 3:40 p.m., showed below.
According to the update, the figures were compiled from 508 polling units so far.
The latest figures put the APC ahead of Accord by 1,320 votes, representing a notable increase from the earlier margin reported by the party’s situation room.
The figures indicate a closely fought contest between the APC and Accord, with the two leading parties separated by just over 1,000 votes based on the results presented.
The APC Situation Room described the figures as “real-time updates”, suggesting that additional results are still expected from other polling units across the state.
However, the figures have not been independently verified and should not be regarded as the official result of the election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) remains responsible for the verification, collation and declaration of the final governorship election results.
With results from only 508 polling units reflected in the latest update, the overall outcome remains uncertain, particularly as more results are expected from across Osun’s local government areas.
The narrowing or widening of the margin in subsequent updates could significantly shape expectations about the eventual winner.
Note: The figures reported above are based solely on the APC Social Media and Situation Room Team’s update shown in the supplied image and remain subject to official verification by INEC.
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