The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party has formally presented its candidates for the 2027 general elections, unveiling contenders for the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and Lagos State House of Assembly positions.
The party also reiterated its backing for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its presidential candidate for the 2027 poll.
The unveiling ceremony, held in Lagos, saw 27 candidates receive Certificates of Return, officially confirming them as the party’s flag bearers for various elective offices across the state.
Addressing party members and supporters at the event, the Lagos State Chairman of the Accord Party, Dele Oladeji, said the presentation marked a major milestone in the party’s preparations for the next electoral cycle and signalled the commencement of its campaign activities.
Oladeji, who is also contesting for the Lagos West Senatorial seat, said the party was positioning itself as a credible alternative for voters seeking a different political direction in the state.
According to him, the Accord Party remains committed to policies centred on social justice, public welfare, security and inclusive governance, noting that many Lagos residents are eager for political transformation.
Several candidates used the occasion to outline their agenda, highlighting priorities such as infrastructural development, employment generation, transparency in governance and increased participation of women in leadership.
The party’s candidate for Lagos Central Senatorial District, Solomon Oladimeji Wahab, urged eligible voters to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and actively engage in the electoral process, while advocating credible and transparent elections.
Similarly, the Accord Party candidate for Badagry Federal Constituency, Joseph Taiwo Jehoshaphat, pledged to prioritise youth empowerment initiatives and attract developmental projects to the constituency if elected.
Also speaking, the party’s Lagos East Senatorial candidate, Blessing Maduka-Sunday, called for greater female representation in elective offices and stronger policies aimed at promoting women’s empowerment and economic participation.
Party leaders said the unveiling of candidates marks the beginning of an intensified mobilisation drive ahead of the 2027 elections, expressing confidence in the party’s ability to make a significant impact across Lagos State.
Supporters at the event also reaffirmed their support for Olawepo-Hashim, describing him as a leader capable of fostering national unity, driving economic growth and implementing reforms that would advance the country’s development.
The party maintained that growing interest in its activities reflects increasing political engagement among its members and supporters as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum nationwide.
