‘Politics Is Not Dirty We Have God As Our Father’ – Osun Accord Chairman Insists

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The Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, Pastor Victor Akande, has declared that the party operates without political godfathers, stressing that its foundation is built on principles, ideology, and divine guidance rather than patronage or influence.

Akande also rejected the widespread belief that politics is inherently corrupt, arguing that public mistrust stems from the actions of individuals, not from the political system itself.

He made these remarks on Wednesday during the 51st edition of The Frontliners, an interactive forum organised by the Veteran Journalists Association in Osun State.

“In Accord, we do not have godfathers — we have God as our father, and that makes us unique,” Akande said.

“Politics itself is not dirty; it is the people who practise it that make it dirty.”

According to him, politics is divinely instituted and belongs alongside the home, governance, and the church, noting that unethical behaviour is not limited to political practice.

“There is no profession in the world where you will not find people who act wrongly,” he added.

Speaking on recent political developments in the state, Akande disclosed that Governor Ademola Adeleke emerged as the Accord Party’s governorship candidate after winning the party’s primary election held on December 10, 2025.

He explained that the party’s strategic position on the ballot paper, coupled with its internal cohesion, had further enhanced its attractiveness to voters.

“Accord is number one on the ballot paper, which makes it easier for voters, especially those in rural communities,” Akande stated.

Describing Accord as a party with a credible and clean record, the chairman said its ideology is deeply rooted in welfarism and social justice.

“Our vision is to build an egalitarian society where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. The governor’s agenda aligns perfectly with this philosophy,” he said.

Akande further revealed that the party had intensified its grassroots engagement efforts to educate voters on Adeleke’s candidacy under the Accord platform.

He said mobilisation committees had been established across towns, villages, and farm settlements to promote awareness and encourage active participation.

The party chairman also dismissed reports of internal divisions within Accord, describing claims of factional disputes as unfounded.

“There was no internal crisis before the governor joined Accord. The so-called factions being mentioned are unknown to the party,” he clarified.

He added that all necessary details regarding the party’s governorship candidate had been uploaded on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal, assuring members and supporters of strict adherence to electoral guidelines.

Akande further emphasised that Accord would maintain full control of its organisational structures in Osun State, stressing that no other political party would take over its framework.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Veteran Journalists Association, Smollett Adetoyese Shittu-Alamu, described Accord as an emerging political force in Osun State.

He noted the party’s growing influence within the state’s political environment and explained that the association, formerly known as the League of Veteran Journalists, adopted its new name due to registration challenges with the Corporate Affairs Commission.

Shittu-Alamu reaffirmed that veteran journalists remain key stakeholders in Osun State, adding that the association is committed to mentoring younger professionals.

“We have a duty to guide and inspire the next generation of journalists,” he said.

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