Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned leaders and members of the Accord Party against engaging in anti-party activities ahead of the 2027 National and State Assembly elections.
Adeleke specifically cautioned party members against sponsoring, supporting or working for legislative candidates of opposition parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Party (APP) and All Progressives Movement (APM).
According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Wednesday, Adeleke gave the warning at a closed-door meeting, where the party leadership resolved to strengthen unity and discipline ahead of the elections.
The governor’s warning followed reports that some Accord members were allegedly backing candidates of other political parties in their constituencies.
He warned that members found engaging in such activities would face severe disciplinary action.
Rasheed said stakeholders at the meeting also resolved that disagreements arising from the selection of legislative candidates should be addressed internally, urging members to unite behind candidates fielded by the party.
The meeting stressed that no member of Accord should sponsor or work for candidates of other political parties under any circumstances.
It also directed a committee to identify constituencies where alleged anti-party activities were taking place and take appropriate measures to halt the trend and sanction culpable members.
‘I task us to support our party candidates in the forthcoming legislative elections. We must avoid anti-party activities. Severe sanction awaits any party member who works against the candidates of the party.
‘I have also tasked our candidates to reach out to all segments of the party. We must run an inclusive campaign. All shades of opinion must be mobilised for resounding success in future elections.’
The leadership of the party in the state was equally directed to activate monitoring mechanisms to identify members involved in acts considered inimical to the party’s interest and call them to order.
Adeleke expressed appreciation to party leaders and members for their support during the recent governorship electioneering process.
‘I am deeply grateful to our party members for their depth of loyalty and courageous disposition throughout the democratic struggle. Osun people trusted us and they fought for us under the divine direction of God Almighty.
‘We praise God Almighty, the courageous people of Osun State, the electoral commission and you, our loyal party members and leaders. I will remain steadfast in my commitment to the people, the party and God Almighty.’