The Accord Party in Lagos State has presented Certificates of Return to 28 candidates selected to contest various elective positions in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during the presentation ceremony in Lagos on Friday, the party’s state Chairman, Mr. Dele Oladeji, urged the candidates to remain committed to the party’s principles and provide credible leadership if elected into office.
Oladeji stated that the candidates emerged through a consensus arrangement, describing the exercise as part of the party’s strategy to strengthen its participation and visibility ahead of the elections.
According to him, the event reflects the party’s preparedness for a statewide electoral contest.
“Accord Party is fielding candidates for the governorship, the three senatorial districts, 16 House of Representatives seats and eight State House of Assembly constituencies,” he said.
At the ceremony, the party officially unveiled its governorship candidate, senatorial candidates, House of Representatives aspirants and State House of Assembly candidates.
The party’s governorship flagbearer is Otitoloju Sowore, while certificates were also presented to Oladele Oladeji (Lagos West), Oladimeji Wahab (Lagos Central) and Blessing Maduka-Sunday (Lagos East) for the senatorial seats.
Among the House of Representatives candidates unveiled were David Dosunmu (Mushin II), Olajide Lawal (Ajeromi-Ifelodun), Joseph Taiwo (Badagry), Muyiwa Oyetola (Eti-Osa), Rasheed Ashogbon (Somolu) and Yetunde Adetutu (Ifako-Ijaiye).
Others include Anthony Babatunde (Ikorodu), Mayowa Odeyingbo (Alimosho) and Okwor Prince Moses (Amuwo-Odofin), as the party ramps up preparations for the 2027 polls.
