A one-time presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Professor Christopher Imumolen, who also emerged as the candidate for the party in next year’s 2027 presidential election, has stepped down for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

A press release by Professor Christopher Imumolen, dated 2nd August 2026, reads: “Following my emergence as the presidential candidate of the Accord Party during the duly conducted presidential primaries, I, in consultation with the leadership of the party, made the patriotic decision to withdraw from the presidential race and fully support the re-election of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

“This decision was not borne out of personal interest but from a deep conviction that the unity, stability, and continued progress of Nigeria must take precedence over personal political ambition.”

Giving reasons for the decision, Professor Imumolen stated that he shares same vision with President Tinubu, as 

President Tinubu’s reform agenda and policies closely align with the core objectives of his manifesto, particularly in the areas of economic transformation, education, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, industrialization and national development.

He said President Tinubu has exceptional leadership capacity, adding that   the president’s resilience and ability to navigate Nigeria’s complex political and economic landscape demonstrates uncommon courage, determination and strategic leadership worthy of emulation.

 He said President Tinubu has an unmatched political sagacity, that, in Nigeria’s democratic history, he has consistently displayed extraordinary political wisdom, foresight, and nation-building capacity that have produced transformational leaders across the country.

He added that President Tinubu is committed to progressive governance, saying, the president’s commitment to sustaining progressive governance through purposeful leadership, institutional reforms and continuity provides confidence in Nigeria’s long-term growth and stability.

 He stated further that President Tinubu’s ability to discover and empower talents is topnotch, as he has shown remarkable ability to identify capable individuals, build consensus, promote national unity and make difficult decisions in the best interest of the nation.