The Accord Party in Ogun State has officially named Okewole Olaniyi as its standard bearer for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made during the party’s primary election for governorship and State House of Assembly contests on Tuesday at the party’s secretariat in Abeokuta.
Oke Rotimi Michael, the state party chairman who also heads the electoral committee, disclosed the outcome. The electoral committee included secretary Mr. Ajetunmobi Lateef, Mrs. Feyisetan Babatunde, Mrs. Rasheedat Shittu, and Mr. Caleb Adetoro.
Michael explained that the party opted for a consensus method in selecting candidates. He declared, “We have voted and presented our candidates. As chairman of the 2026 primary election for the governorship and House of Assembly elections of Accord in Ogun State, I announce the following winners.”
For the State Assembly, Mr. Salami Monsuru won the Ado-Odo/Ota 2 constituency, Mr. Jinadu Oyeniyi secured Sagamu 1, and Mrs. Abulraheem Lateefat emerged winner in Abeokuta North. All results have been signed and authenticated.
Michael urged the elected candidates to remain focused and ensure the party’s impact is felt by residents. “This is just the beginning. We must make the people feel the party’s presence. Accord is committed to bringing the development our state needs. Let’s go out and preach unity and progress, not selfishness,” he said.
Olaniyi, represented by his campaign Director-General Waheed Azeez, accepted the nomination, vowing to work strategically for positive change. “We aim for a total overhaul of the political status quo. The current situation in the state is not ideal, and the Accord Party is determined to bring about meaningful transformation,” Azeez stated.