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Governor Adeleke Joins Accord on a Wrong Footing: Legal and Political Risks Ahead

Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent move to join the Accord Party has generated intense debate, not because of the decision itself, but because of the faction he aligned with. The Accord Party, for months, has been deeply fractionalized, with Bar. Maxwell Ndubem and Prof. Chris Imumolen both laying claim to the national chairmanship.

In October 2024, the FCT High Court issued a clear judgment recognizing Prof. Chris Imumolen as the authentic National Chairman of the Accord Party. Despite this judicial pronouncement, INEC has yet to fully comply with the court’s order, creating a situation where two factions continue to operate in parallel.

Governor Adeleke reportedly joined the faction led by Bar. Maxwell Ndubem, a group considered by some as “recognized” by INEC, yet legally inferior in standing when compared to the court-backed leadership of Prof. Chris Imumolen. This puts Governor Adeleke's political move on shaky legal ground.

Analysts warn that this misalignment may carry serious political consequences. If unresolved, the discrepancy between the court-recognized leadership and the INEC-acknowledged faction may affect Governor Adeleke’s legitimacy within the Accord Party, potentially threatening his political calculations ahead of the 2027 elections.

For a governor seeking stability and a solid platform for re-election, joining a faction in defiance of a court ruling may prove to be a costly strategic error one capable of plaguing his hope of return to office in 2027 unless corrected promptly.

A serious imbroglio. Praying it won't be a matter of jumping from fry pan to fire.
I like Adeleke and I wish him all the best.

Adeleke no apply sense in this situation at all, why not joining the winning, the ruling and the unbeatable party, APC.

Not just a risk it's over for him for jumping to Accord Party it is a serious political miscalculation.

Hmmm.. almost all the parties have factions..

I thought the law says you have to be a party member for at least 30 days before you can contest on the platform of that party

When did Adeleke joined and become a member of Accord party?

I may be wrong sha, but if I am correct, APC just need to work hard to at least come second, Adeleke will be disqualified last last.

toffyz:
Adeleke no apply sense in this situation at all, why not joining the winning, the ruling and the unbeatable party, APC.

He tried to, but APC rejected him

Olabest911:
Hmmm.. almost all the parties have factions..

I thought the law says you have to be a party member for at least 30 days before you can contest on the platform of that party

When did Adeleke joined and become a member of Accord party?

I may be wrong sha, but if I am correct, APC just need to work hard to at least come second, Adeleke will be disqualified last last.

He backdated the date to November 2025 in his press release.

So technically he joined Accord party 30 days before primary election date

Not all Nigeria mushroom parties always having legal issues the moment big wigs join them

Imole for Osun. Adeleke to win second term

I hope tomorrow when he is booted out. Emergency lovers of Nigeria will not come here to cry that democracy is in danger ⚡

Adeleke's defeat is imminent. He's a goner

Af0nja2:
He tried to, but APC rejected him

Really, I no no ooooooooo

He is a gonner.

He participated in PDP primary done in December and backdated his membership with Accord .

He miscalculated!

LegendHero:
He backdated the date to November 2025 in his press release.

So technically he joined Accord party 30 days before primary election date

Unlimitedwords:
Governor Adeleke Joins Accord on a Wrong Footing: Legal and Political Risks Ahead

Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent move to join the Accord Party has generated intense debate, not because of the decision itself, but because of the faction he aligned with. The Accord Party, for months, has been deeply fractionalized, with Bar. Maxwell Ndubem and Prof. Chris Imumolen both laying claim to the national chairmanship.

In October 2024, the FCT High Court issued a clear judgment recognizing Prof. Chris Imumolen as the authentic National Chairman of the Accord Party. Despite this judicial pronouncement, INEC has yet to fully comply with the court’s order, creating a situation where two factions continue to operate in parallel.

Governor Adeleke reportedly joined the faction led by Bar. Maxwell Ndubem, a group considered by some as “recognized” by INEC, yet legally inferior in standing when compared to the court-backed leadership of Prof. Chris Imumolen. This puts Governor Adeleke's political move on shaky legal ground.

Analysts warn that this misalignment may carry serious political consequences. If unresolved, the discrepancy between the court-recognized leadership and the INEC-acknowledged faction may affect Governor Adeleke’s legitimacy within the Accord Party, potentially threatening his political calculations ahead of the 2027 elections.

For a governor seeking stability and a solid platform for re-election, joining a faction in defiance of a court ruling may prove to be a costly strategic error one capable of plaguing his hope of return to office in 2027 unless corrected promptly.

Later they will blame APC for his failures when the bubble burst

Everything about the man reeks of mediocrity

press9jatv:
Adeleke's defeat is imminent. He's a goner

Imole ti de! u will wail taya

Adeleke has done what both aregbesola and Oyetola could not do for osun state.

Imole ti de.

In a well-conducted National Convention attended by INEC, Maxwell Mgbudem was elected National Chairman. In July 2024. A faction led by Chris, the 2023 Presidential Candidate planned a coup to remove the Chair but failed. However, they procured an FCT High Court judgement on August 30, 2024 affirming Chris via an exparte order.

Two things are wrong with this judgement:
The case was filed on August 26 via exparte and Justice M M Adamu miraculously ruled on the exparte four days later. Expartes have a finite timeline of 7 or 14 days at the maximum.

Again, the Supreme Court has said many times that leadership of a political party is within the internal affairs of that Party, hence the Courts have no jurisdiction whatsoever to adjudicate thereof.

INEC continues to recognize Maxwell. On November 2024, the NEC led by Maxwell expelled Chris and his co-travellers.

I have looked at this case from every possible viewpoint and do back INEC in the recognition of Maxwell, others can go to Court where I know they will get no reprieve. There is no faction in Accord Party, the Party is on solid ground.

Unlimitedwords:
Governor Adeleke Joins Accord on a Wrong Footing: Legal and Political Risks Ahead

Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent move to join the Accord Party has generated intense debate, not because of the decision itself, but because of the faction he aligned with. The Accord Party, for months, has been deeply fractionalized, with Bar. Maxwell Ndubem and Prof. Chris Imumolen both laying claim to the national chairmanship.

In October 2024, the FCT High Court issued a clear judgment recognizing Prof. Chris Imumolen as the authentic National Chairman of the Accord Party. Despite this judicial pronouncement, INEC has yet to fully comply with the court’s order, creating a situation where two factions continue to operate in parallel.

Governor Adeleke reportedly joined the faction led by Bar. Maxwell Ndubem, a group considered by some as “recognized” by INEC, yet legally inferior in standing when compared to the court-backed leadership of Prof. Chris Imumolen. This puts Governor Adeleke's political move on shaky legal ground.

Analysts warn that this misalignment may carry serious political consequences. If unresolved, the discrepancy between the court-recognized leadership and the INEC-acknowledged faction may affect Governor Adeleke’s legitimacy within the Accord Party, potentially threatening his political calculations ahead of the 2027 elections.

For a governor seeking stability and a solid platform for re-election, joining a faction in defiance of a court ruling may prove to be a costly strategic error one capable of plaguing his hope of return to office in 2027 unless corrected promptly.

Adeleke's dancing needs a step change, from the wrong footing to the right one.

Politics is not choreography.

Olabest911:
He is a gonner.

He participated in PDP primary done in December and backdated his membership with Accord .

He miscalculated!

Again, you are very wrong
Adeleke didn't participate in the PDP Primary.

He duly resigned from the PDP on November 4 and joined the Accord Party on November 6.

Olabest911:
Hmmm.. almost all the parties have factions..

I thought the law says you have to be a party member for at least 30 days before you can contest on the platform of that party

When did Adeleke joined and become a member of Accord party?

I may be wrong sha, but if I am correct, APC just need to work hard to at least come second, Adeleke will be disqualified last last.

That is within the internal organs of the Party. Only an aspirant in the primary can challenge that. Unfortunately, he was the only contestant.

Again, parties have positions in their Constitution for waivers. Accord Party has one and duly granted same to Imole.

BJ

Olabest911:
He is a gonner.

He participated in PDP primary done in December and backdated his membership with Accord .

He miscalculated!

This is the most reasonable reason for his disqualification.

He nor get legal advisers?

press9jatv:
Adeleke's defeat is imminent. He's a goner

Wetin Adeleke do you Mr Man?

tikristinimi21:
A serious imbroglio. Praying it won't be a matter of jumping from fry pan to fire.
I like Adeleke and I wish him all the best.

He should have joined APC
And negotiate with the primary aspirants

He will spend less
Sleep with his eyes closed
He will will before noon

Adeleke is the man of the people. The party doesn't matter. He will win by landslide. Every human, goat, mosquito and even bacteria in Osun loves him.

Any vote for Adeleke in coming governorship election in Osun state is a wasted vote.

Don't worry, Gov Adelele will "sing and dance" his way out of any wahala that may raise its head in the future 😂

Burob:
Wetin Adeleke do you Mr Man?

go and ask his data bandits. Adeleke's defeat is sacrosanct

toffyz:
Adeleke no apply sense in this situation at all, why not joining the winning, the ruling and the unbeatable party, APC.

..he wanted to join APC..but osun state APC rejected him

He just scored an own goal