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The National Working Committee of the Accord Party has rejected the alleged suspension of its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem.

The party characterized the actions taken by a faction as "ridiculous and the work of political opportunists seeking relevance."

A statement released by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, clarified that the claim, made during a stakeholders' meeting in Keffi, Nasarawa State, was led by former presidential candidate Chris Imumolen, whom the party asserts has long been expelled.

Omorogbe further referred to the vote of no confidence as "a joke taken too far," asserting that Imumolen "simply sought cheap publicity to mislead unsuspecting members of the public."

The statement confirmed that Maxwell Mgbudem remains the legitimate national chairman of Accord, officially recognized by INEC and listed on the Commission's website.

The statement emphasized that all party members stand united and will not be swayed by the actions of expelled members and their sponsors, whose aim is to disrupt the party ahead of the 2027 general election.

Omorogbe mentioned that under Mgbudem's leadership, Accord has been reorganized and repositioned as a strong progressive mass movement in pursuit of a better, greater, and more prosperous democratic nation.

This development occurred less than 24 hours after a faction of state chairmen from all 36 states convened in Keffi, announcing Mgbudem's suspension over alleged anti-party activities and naming Imumolen as the national chairman.

The National Publicity Secretary cited a Federal High Court judgment and accused the two of collaborating with external political actors during the Anambra governorship election—claims that the mainstream leadership has now dismissed as fabrications.

Accord also referenced recent court rulings, including Justice Fatima A. Aliyu's judgment on July 17, 2025, which dismissed a suit filed by Imumolen and others, further affirming Mgbudem's leadership.

The statement indicated that the party would not be distracted by the actions of expelled members and accused unnamed political sponsors of attempting to destabilize Accord ahead of the 2027 elections.

The statement asserted that the party has been reorganized and repositioned as a strong progressive mass movement, urging Nigerians to disregard Imumolen's political outbursts as his gathering in Keffi is not an official party event and has no standing within the Accord constitution.

The party acknowledged that the internal disputes, which are intensifying ahead of significant election cycles, reveal a long-standing struggle for control. However, the mainstream leadership insists there is no leadership conflict within Accord, maintaining that its structures remain intact.

Frequently Asked Questions

What led to the dismissal of Maxwell Mgbudem's suspension?

The National Working Committee of the Accord Party dismissed the suspension as a ridiculous attempt by a faction led by Chris Imumolen, who has been expelled from the party.

What does the party say about its current leadership?

The party maintains that Maxwell Mgbudem is the legitimate national chairman, recognized by INEC, and that the leadership is united and focused on its goals.

How has the party responded to the allegations made by the expelled faction?

The party has dismissed the allegations as fabrications and emphasized its commitment to remaining undistracted by the actions of expelled members and their sponsors.

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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