Accord Party Dismisses Claims of National Chairman Mgbudem’s Suspension

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Accord Party has dismissed the alleged suspension of its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, describing the move by a faction within the party as “laughable” and the work of “political jobbers seeking relevance.”

In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Joseph Omorogbe, the party said the announcement made at a stakeholders’ meeting in Keffi, Nasarawa State, was led by former presidential candidate Chris Imumolen, whom the party insists was long ago expelled.

Omorogbe said the so-called vote of no confidence was “a joke taken too far,” accusing Imumolen of seeking “cheap publicity to mislead unsuspecting members of the public.” He stressed that Mgbudem remains the duly recognised National Chairman of Accord, as confirmed by INEC and reflected on the Commission’s official website.

The party said its members remain united and will not be distracted by expelled members and their political sponsors, whom it accused of attempting to destabilise Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Omorogbe added that under Mgbudem’s leadership, Accord has been reorganised and repositioned into a formidable progressive movement committed to building a better and more prosperous democratic nation.

The development comes barely 24 hours after a faction of state chairmen from all 36 states met in Keffi, claiming to suspend Mgbudem for alleged anti-party activities and naming Imumolen as national chairman.

In response, the NWC cited a Federal High Court ruling and accused the factional leaders of colluding with external political actors in the Anambra governorship election—allegations it dismissed as fabricated.

Accord further referenced multiple court decisions, including a July 17, 2025 ruling by Justice Fatima A. Aliyu, which struck out a suit filed by Imumolen and others, and which the party says reaffirmed Mgbudem’s leadership.

The party urged Nigerians to disregard what it called Imumolen’s “political ranting,” insisting that the Keffi gathering was not a recognised organ of the party and has no standing under the Accord constitution.

Although internal tensions appear to be resurfacing ahead of key election cycles, the mainstream leadership insists there is no leadership crisis within Accord, maintaining that all structures of the party remain intact.