The factional presidential candidate and National Chairman of the Accord Party, Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential race and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term.
Imumolen said Tinubu was well positioned to win the 2027 presidential election, citing the President’s reforms, leadership style and growing support across the country.
Imumolen made this known at a news conference in Lagos on Friday, where he formally announced his decision to step down from the presidential race.
The Accord leader said the decision followed extensive consultations with the leadership and members of the party.
He stressed that national interest must always take precedence over personal ambition and partisan considerations.
Imumolen said Tinubu’s re-election was becoming inevitable because Nigerians were gradually beginning to appreciate the long-term benefits of the administration’s reform agenda, despite the economic difficulties confronting the country.
He said the President had introduced programmes aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians and had continued to receive support from different parts of the country.
“Tinubu will win because of his people-oriented programmes and the massive support he has received from different parts of the country.
“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,” Imumolen said.
