The Lagos State chapter of the Accord Party has unveiled its candidates for the 2027 general elections, including its governorship candidate, three senatorial candidates, and candidates for other legislative positions.
A total of 27 candidates for various elective offices across Lagos State, including its governorship standard-bearer, Sowore Robert, were issued Certificates of Return at the event held in Lagos on Saturday.
Speaking, the state chairman of the Accord Party, Dele Oladeji, said the presentation of certificates formally confirmed the emergence of the party’s candidates in the state.
Oladeji, who is also the party’s candidate for the Lagos West Senatorial District, said the Accord Party provided a credible political alternative for Lagos residents seeking a change from the current political order.
He stressed that the party is driven by the imperatives of “social justice, equity and welfare-oriented governance,” with a commitment to improving citizens’ welfare, enhancing security, and safeguarding lives and property.
Oladeji said, “Today is significant because it affirms the candidates of the Accord Party in Lagos State for the 2027 general elections. We are issuing Certificates of Return and formally presenting them as the party’s candidates for the forthcoming elections.
“Lagos residents seek a departure from the current political order, and the Accord Party possesses the vision and capacity to deliver meaningful change.”
Speaking, the party’s candidate for the Lagos Central Senatorial District, Solomon Wahab, said his aspiration was driven by a desire to improve governance and ensure that citizens benefited more from democratic dividends.
He emphasised the need for greater accountability in government and urged eligible Nigerians to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards and participate actively in the electoral process.
Wahab also appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct transparent, free and credible elections.
Similarly, the Accord Party’s House of Representatives candidate for the Badagry Federal Constituency, Joseph Jehoshaphat, pledged to address infrastructure challenges and youth unemployment if elected.
He said attracting federal projects and development initiatives to the constituency would be among his priorities.
On his part, the Lagos State House of Assembly candidate for Somolu Constituency II, Abisoye Obayon, said he entered the race to promote development and expand opportunities for residents.
He expressed confidence that voters would support candidates with strong community roots and practical solutions to local challenges.
Also speaking, the Lagos East Senatorial candidate, Blessing Maduka-Sunday, advocated greater participation of women in politics, describing the low representation of women in elective offices as a challenge to inclusive governance.
She encouraged more women to seek elective positions and called for policies that promote women’s empowerment, poverty reduction, and wealth creation.
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