The Accord Party has distanced itself from decisions reached at the opposition summit held in Ibadan, Oyo State, saying it was not part of any agreement to support a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
The party made this known on Sunday through a statement issued by its National Secretary, Muktar Abdallah, on behalf of the Professor Chris Imumolen-led leadership.
The party said its name and symbol were used at the summit without approval and described the development as unauthorised political misrepresentation.
According to the party, it did not take part in the meeting involving opposition groups and did not grant permission for its identity to be linked with any coalition arrangement.
The reaction followed the Ibadan opposition summit attended by leaders of several parties, including the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, where participants reportedly agreed to work towards presenting a single presidential candidate against President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
Accord said it was not involved in those talks and has no alliance with the coalition or any of the parties linked to the summit. The party maintained it remains focused on its independent political plans and intends to field its own presidential candidate in the next general election.
The party also questioned how its identity appeared at the gathering despite having no representative in attendance. It said the incident has raised concerns over the conduct and credibility of the coalition talks.
As part of its response, the party issued a 48-hour ultimatum to organisers and participants of the summit to explain how its name and flag were used without consent. It warned that legal action may follow if no explanation is provided within the period given.
Accord said it would defend its structure and political independence against any attempt to draw it into arrangements it did not negotiate or approve. The party added that it would not allow its platform to be used for political convenience by outside groups.
The development adds a fresh twist to ongoing opposition consultations ahead of 2027, as parties continue to weigh alliances and coalition talks. With Accord openly rejecting involvement in the Ibadan summit outcome, questions may now arise over the scope of support behind the proposed opposition front.
The party’s position also points to possible friction among opposition groups as preparations for the next election gather pace. While coalition talks continue in some quarters, Accord insists it is charting its own path and remains outside any alliance announced at the Ibadan meeting.