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Edo 2024: Accord Party Confirms Iyere As Governorship Candidate

<p><img width="600" height="348" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Accord-Party.png" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Accord-Party.png 600w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Accord-Party-300x174.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p> <h2>The National Working Committee of the Accord Party has officially declared Kennedy Iyere as the party's flagbearer for the forthcoming <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/edo-governorship-election/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024 Edo Gubernatorial election.</a></h2> <p><strong> Naija News</strong> reports that this announcement followed claims made by <strong>Bright Enabulele,</strong> who 'falsely' asserted his candidacy.</p> <p>The deputy governorship candidate is said to have caused a commotion within the party by presenting himself as the governorship candidate.</p> <p>The party leadership promptly intervened to clarify the situation, confirming Iyere as the rightful candidate after his victory in the primary election on February 17, 2024.</p> <p>In a statement released on Thursday (today), the party verified that Iyere's candidacy is duly registered on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal, with Enabulele listed as his running mate.</p> <p>The National Chairman of the Accord Party, <strong>Barr Maxwell Mgbudem,</strong> expressed his apprehension regarding the confusion.</p> <p>He emphasized,<i> “The dissemination of incorrect information, especially regarding something as significant as the governorship candidacy, is unacceptable. We must maintain the integrity of our democratic processes.”</i></p> <p>The party chieftain also called for unity and truthfulness in political discourse.</p> <p><em>“In these critical times, it is paramount that we present a united front to the voters. We must ensure that the information we share is accurate and truthful,”</em> Mgbudem added.</p> <p>In an official statement, the National Publicity Secretary of the Accord Party, Hon. Joseph Omorogbe, further denounced Enabulele’s claims.</p> <p><em>“We are committed to upholding the democratic values of our party and the nation. We urge all concerned to disregard the erroneous claim,”</em> Vanguard quoted the statement saying.</p> <p>Omorogbe restated the party's position and urged all members and the general public to rally behind Kennedy Iyere, the officially nominated gubernatorial candidate, as they prepare for the upcoming elections.</p> <p>Additionally, the party emphasized the importance of political figures upholding ethical principles and exercising caution in their public declarations to avoid any misunderstandings or tensions in the political sphere.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/03/28/edo-2024-accord-party-confirms-iyere-as-governorship-candidate/">Edo 2024: Accord Party Confirms Iyere As Governorship Candidate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>