By Luminous Jannamike

ABUJA — The Accord Alliance Movement (AAM), also known as the Movement for New Nigeria, on Wednesday warned against any attempt to rob Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim of the Accord Party’s presidential ticket for the 2027 general election, saying such a move would erode the party’s internal democracy.

The warning came as the movement formally launched its political platform in Abuja, reaffirmed its backing for Olawepo-Hashim’s presidential ambition, and criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over insecurity, economic hardship and the rising cost of living.

Speaking at the inauguration, the Director-General of the movement, Hon. Light Adoko, alleged that some forces within the Accord Party were working to frustrate Olawepo-Hashim’s emergence as the party’s presidential candidate, insisting that he remains the party’s only presidential aspirant.

“The Accord Alliance Movement was born out of necessity to defend democratic values and the aspirations of members who believe in a transparent and credible political process,” Adoko said.

“Any attempt to deny him the nomination would amount to an erosion of internal democracy.”

The AAM Director-General also expressed a vote of no confidence in the Tinubu administration over what he described as its inability to adequately address insecurity, economic hardship and the rising cost of living.

He said the movement was convinced that Nigeria needed a new direction anchored on accountable leadership, national unity and inclusive development, describing Olawepo-Hashim as a long-standing advocate of democracy whose political ideals resonate with many Nigerians seeking change.

Adoko urged members of the movement and supporters of the Accord Party to remain united and committed to building a broad-based political platform ahead of the 2027 general election.

He said the newly inaugurated movement would embark on nationwide mobilisation to strengthen grassroots participation and promote the party’s candidates during the elections.

Adoko also expressed confidence that the Accord Alliance Movement would evolve into a formidable political force dedicated to restoring hope, peace, progress and prosperity in Nigeria.

Members of the movement reaffirmed their commitment to the Accord Party and pledged to work towards what they described as the emergence of a ‘New Nigeria’ under the leadership of Olawepo-Hashim.