Accord Party cautions on inflammatory remarks

The Accord Party has cautioned political actors against making inflammatory statements capable of heightening tension in the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lagos State chairman of the party, Mr Dele Oladeji, made the call amidst anger that followed the recent leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He urged politicians to exercise […]

The Accord Party has cautioned political actors against making inflammatory statements capable of heightening tension in the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Lagos State chairman of the party, Mr Dele Oladeji, made the call amidst anger that followed the recent leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He urged politicians to exercise restraint and prioritise peace as political activities ahead of the next general elections gather momentum.
Oladeji stressed that unverified claims and heated rhetoric could undermine democratic stability, noting that aggrieved parties should instead seek lawful and constructive channels for redress.
“In the aftermath of the ADC leadership crisis, with political leaders releasing varied, potentially inflammatory and unconfirmed accusations and claims.
He said logic demands that any party that feels wrongly treated should approach the court for redress.
He said that they could also set up a high-powered mediatory consulting team to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). (NAN)