The Accord Party’s 2027 presidential candidate, Professor Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn from the presidential race and declared his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term.
Imumolen’s decision marks a significant development in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general election, as attention increasingly shifts to alliances and realignments among political actors.
The former presidential candidate said his withdrawal followed what he described as extensive consultations and careful reflection on the country’s political direction. He urged his supporters across the country to rally behind President Tinubu, expressing confidence that continuity would provide the stability needed to consolidate ongoing reforms.
The endorsement is expected to strengthen President Tinubu’s re-election campaign by broadening his support base, while also reshaping calculations among opposition parties seeking to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Imumolen’s exit comes only weeks after he emerged as the Accord Party’s presidential candidate, a development that had positioned him as one of the contenders in the 2027 race.
Political observers say the move underscores the fluid nature of Nigeria’s pre-election environment, where endorsements, defections and strategic alliances are likely to play a decisive role in the build-up to the polls.
Neither the Presidency nor the Accord Party had immediately issued a detailed response at the time of reporting.
