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The Accord Party in Lagos State on Friday handed over Certificates of Return to 28 candidates for various elective positions ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at a presentation ceremony in Lagos, Chairman of the Accord Party in the state, Dele Oladeji, urged the candidates to remain committed to the ideals of the party and provide credible leadership if elected.
Oladeji, who noted that the candidates emerged through consensus, described the move as part of efforts to strengthen their participation in the upcoming elections.
He said the event signaled the party’s readiness to contest elections across the state.
“The Accord Party is fielding candidates for governor, three senatorial districts, 16 House of Representatives seats and eight State House constituencies,” Oladeji said.
Those who were given return certificates were gubernatorial candidates, three district senatorial candidates, 16 Federal House of Representatives candidates, and eight house of assembly candidates announced on the program.
The party’s gubernatorial candidate is Otitoloju Sowore.
The senatorial candidates are – Oladele Oladeji (Lagos West), Oladimeji Wahab (Lagos Central) and Blessing Maduka-Sunday (Lagos East).
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House of Representatives candidates David Dosunmu (Mushin II), Olajide Lawal (Ajeromi-Ifelodun), Joseph Taiwo (Badagry), Muyiwa Oyetola (Eti-Osa), Rasheed Ashogbon (Somolu) and Yetunde Adetutu (Ifako-Ijaiye).
Also on the list are Anthony Babatunde (Ikorodu), Mayowa Odeyingbo (Alimosho) and Okwor Prince Moses (Amuwo-Odofin).
The remaining DPR candidates are Isa Adam (Agege), Jane Obinna (Epe), Chinyere Akabueze (Ibeju-Lekki), Daramola Idowu (Mushin I), Oluwarotimi Ajibola (Oshodi I) and Adekola Obafemi (Oshodi II).
