A faction group of Accord Party led by Mr Maxwell Mgbudem has endorsed the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, citing his efforts in advancing national development and economic reforms as reason.

The faction, also backed by Prof. Chris Imumolen in statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said the decision to support Mr Tinubu was in the best interest of the country.

It said, “Our support for President Tinubu is based on our conviction that Nigeria’s progress requires continuity in policies that strengthen our economy, deepen reforms and promote national stability. We have therefore endorsed his re-election because we believe it is in the best interest of our country.”

On the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, the group also said that Accord Party had taken the strategic decision to support and adopt the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Munirudeen Oyebamiji, in the election.

The faction said that the decision was to promote purposeful leadership and good governance in Osun State.

“This strategic decision is driven solely by our commitment to ensuring competent leadership and sustainable development for the people of Osun,” it stated.

The group explained that the endorsement of Mr Tinubu did not amount to the dissolution of the Accord Party or its merger with any political platform.

It also urged stakeholders including the public, the media and political observers to note the difference between the party’s support for Mr Tinubu at the national level and the alliance in Osun State.

“Accord remains an independent political party with its own constitution, leadership, ideology and vision for Nigeria. Any contrary interpretation or suggestion that the Accord has ceased to exist as an independent political party is inaccurate and misleading.

“The Accord remains committed to democratic ideals, national unity and issue-based politics, and will continue to make decisions that it believes are in the best interest of Nigeria and its people,” it added.

(NAN)