May 28, 2026
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA — Fresh crisis has erupted in the Accord Party after two governorship candidates, popular broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat and Olakunle ‘Gudugudu’ Busari, emerged from parallel primary elections in Oyo State, deepening an already bitter leadership dispute within the party.
The development has further exposed divisions within Accord ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, with rival factions questioning the legitimacy of the primary process and accusing each other of undermining the party structure.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the factional National Secretary of the party, Muktar Abdallah, said the camp loyal to Prof. Chris Imumolen had rejected the outcome of the disputed primaries and disowned both candidates.
