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Babatunji Wusu –
Kennedy Iyere is the official nominee of the Accord Party for the upcoming 2024 Edo Gubernatorial election, according to the National Working Committee of the party.
Bright Enabulele’s “false” declaration of his candidacy prompted this announcement.
By posing as the governorship candidate, the deputy governorship candidate allegedly stirred up trouble inside the party.
After Iyere emerged victorious in the primary on February 17, 2024, the party leadership moved quickly to set the record straight and recognized him as the legitimate candidate.
The party confirmed that Iyere’s candidacy is correctly registered on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) webpage, with Enabulele named as his running companion, in a statement issued on Thursday (today).
Barr Maxwell Mgbudem, National Chairman of the Accord Party, voiced his concerns over the misinformation.
He emphasized, “The dissemination of incorrect information, especially regarding something as significant as the governorship candidacy, is unacceptable. We must maintain the integrity of our democratic processes.”
The party chieftain also called for unity and truthfulness in political discourse.
“In these critical times, it is paramount that we present a united front to the voters. We must ensure that the information we share is accurate and truthful,” Mgbudem added.
In an official statement, the National Publicity Secretary of the Accord Party, Hon. Joseph Omorogbe, further denounced Enabulele’s claims.
“We are committed to upholding the democratic values of our party and the nation. We urge all concerned to disregard the erroneous claim,” Vanguard quoted the statement saying.
Omorogbe restated the party’s position and urged all members and the general public to rally behind Kennedy Iyere, the officially nominated gubernatorial candidate, as they prepare for the upcoming elections.
Additionally, the party emphasized the importance of political figures upholding ethical principles and exercising caution in their public declarations to avoid any misunderstandings or tensions in the political sphere.
