Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Accord has adopted Hon. Godwin Jeremiah as its consensus candidate for the Bonny/Degema federal constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
The decision was reached during an enlarged stakeholders’ forum of the party held in Degema, headquarters of the federal constituency yesterday.
This was contained in a statement issued by the media aide to the candidate, Comrade Brighten I. Chukwu, and made available to newsmen.
Jeremiah’s emergence followed extensive consultations among party leaders, stakeholders and members across the Bonny/Degema federal constituency.
The statement noted that the consensus arrangement received the approval of the state chairman of the party, Elder Ada Alibo, following engagements aimed at fostering unity and strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Declaring Jeremiah as a candidate, the state party chairman described Jeremiah’s emergence as a product of internal harmony, collective agreement and deliberate consensus-building among members of the party.
He said the development underscored the party’s commitment to presenting candidates capable of providing effective and responsive representation at the National Assembly.
Alibo further noted that Jeremiah had continued to enjoy widespread acceptance within the party, with youth groups, women leaders and community stakeholders expressing confidence in his leadership capacity and grassroots appeal.
He maintained that his adoption had further strengthened the party’s position in the constituency and enhanced its preparations for the forthcoming general elections.
The Accord chairman therefore, called on members and supporters across the constituency to remain united, focused and committed to the collective goal of securing electoral victory in 2027.
Speaking shortly after his adoption, Jeremiah expressed appreciation to the party leadership, stakeholders and supporters for the confidence reposed in him through the consensus arrangement.
He pledged to provide quality representation and attract meaningful democratic dividends to Bonny/Degema federal constituency if elected, while urging party faithful not to relent in mobilising support and strengthening the party’s grassroots structure ahead of the polls.
