The Accord Party has adopted Hon. Godwin Jeremiah, as its consensus candidate for the Bonny/Degema Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The decision was taken at an enlarged stakeholders’ forum of the party held in Degema, headquarters of the federal constituency, on Tuesday.
The adoption was contained in a statement issued by the media aide to the candidate, Comrade Brighten I. Chukwu, and made available to journalists.
According to the statement, Jeremiah’s emergence followed extensive consultations among party leaders, stakeholders and members across the constituency.
It added that the consensus arrangement received the approval of the State Chairman of the party, Elder Ada Alibo, after engagements aimed at strengthening unity within the party ahead of the 2027 polls.
Declaring Jeremiah as the party’s candidate, Alibo described his emergence as a product of internal harmony, collective agreement and deliberate consensus-building among members.
He said the development reflects the party’s commitment to presenting candidates capable of delivering effective and responsive representation at the National Assembly.
Alibo further noted that Jeremiah enjoys wide acceptance within the party, with youth groups, women leaders and community stakeholders expressing confidence in his leadership capacity and grassroots appeal.
He urged members and supporters across the constituency to remain united and focused on the collective goal of securing electoral victory in 2027.
Speaking 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 democratic dividends to the Bonny/Degema Federal Constituency if elected, while calling on party faithful to intensify mobilisation efforts and strengthen grassroots structures ahead of the elections.
