By Ikechukwu Samuel
Professor Christopher Imumolen, the National Chairman of Accord Party and its factional presidential candidate, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is well-positioned to secure victory in the 2027 presidential election, citing his reform-driven governance, leadership acumen, and expanding grassroots support.
Imumolen made this known on Friday in Lagos during a press conference where he formally withdrew from the 2027 presidential race and announced the party’s endorsement of Tinubu for a second term. He disclosed that the decision followed extensive consultations with the party’s leadership and members, adding that national interest must always supersede personal ambition and partisan sentiments.
According to Imumolen, Tinubu’s re-election is becoming increasingly inevitable as Nigerians begin to recognise the long-term dividends of the administration’s reform agenda despite current economic headwinds.
“Tinubu will win because of his people-oriented programmes and the massive support he has received from different parts of the country,” Imumolen said.
“There is focus. Let us forget about the challenges of inflation and security. There must be progress. If another person comes in 2027, he will have to start all over again. There must be continuity. He has identified the challenges, and we need to move from where we are to the next phase. That is why we are supporting him, and he will win. My support is total.”
The Accord Party chair noted that the President’s reform agenda closely mirrors his own manifesto—particularly in the areas of economic transformation, education, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, industrialisation, and national development.
Imumolen revealed that the party endorsed Tinubu for ten reasons, following a thorough review of the administration’s performance and Nigeria’s future development trajectory.
He listed the first three as: the President’s courage in implementing difficult economic reforms, demonstrated leadership capacity, and commitment to progressive governance through the continuity of development projects.
The fourth, fifth, and sixth reasons were deliberate youth empowerment, bridging generational leadership gaps, and appointing competent individuals into strategic public offices.
The seventh, eighth, and ninth reasons included placing national interest above personal ambition, ensuring policy continuity and political stability, and demonstrating transparency through the party’s early endorsement.
The tenth reason, he said, was the party’s conviction that collaboration in the national interest would strengthen democracy and accelerate development.
“Over the last four years, I was one of those who criticised the President. However, I have also witnessed his leadership style and the progress his administration has made,” Imumolen said.
He further asserted that no opposition presidential candidate—including those of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and National Democratic Congress (NDC)—possesses a stronger prospect than Tinubu.
He commended the administration for appointing young Nigerians into strategic positions, saying the President has demonstrated confidence in the country’s younger generation and created opportunities for them to contribute meaningfully to governance.
“I believe President Bola Tinubu is uniquely positioned to provide a seamless transition between Nigeria’s founding democratic leadership and the emerging generation of transformational leaders,” he stated.
Imumolen reiterated that his political aspiration had always been driven by service to Nigeria rather than the pursuit of public office, adding: “My aspiration has always been to serve Nigeria and not merely to occupy political office. Whenever the national interest is better served through unity and strategic collaboration, I will always choose Nigeria above personal interest.”
He stressed that continuity in governance remains essential for attracting investment, creating jobs, strengthening institutions, and sustaining ongoing reforms across the country. Dismissing claims that the endorsement stemmed from weak political structures, Imumolen insisted the decision was based entirely on performance and national interest.
“Our party evaluates leaders based on their performance. We have assessed Mr President’s record and believe supporting him is in the national interest,” he said.
