Osun State chapter of the Accord has warned its members against anti-party activities in the forthcoming National and State assembly elections, warning that all members must support Accord candidates at the polls.

Rising from a closed door stakeholders’ meeting, the party noted several reports of Accord members allegedly backing candidates from PDP, APM, APP and even APC, directing that those members or leaders caught in such acts will face severe disciplinary actions.

The meeting presided over by Governor Ademola Adeleke resolved that all disagreements over selection of legislative candidates should be resolved and the party must unite behind the candidates already fielded by the party.

Under no circumstances should any Accord member be caught sponsoring or working for legislative candidates of other political parties. Such behavior will not be tolerated, the stakeholders meeting resolved.

The meeting further directed a small committee to work on constituencies where such abnormalities are noted and take appropriate measures to stop the menace and even sanction the culprits If they persist in such anti-party conduct.

The Accord leadership in the state was also directed to activate monitoring actions to identify those involved in such conduct and call them to order as urgently as possible.

Meanwhile, Governor Adeleke used the Forum to appreciate party members for their steadfast support during the turbulent electioneering process.

“I am deeply grateful to our party members for their depth of loyalty and courageous disposition throughout the democratic struggle. Osun people trusted us and they fought for us under the divine direction of God Almighty.

“We praise God Almighty, the courageous people of Osun state, the electoral commission and you, our loyal party members and leaders. I will remain steadfast in my commitment to the people, the party and God almighty.

“I task us to support our party candidates in the forthcoming legislative elections. We must avoid anti-party activities. Severe sanction awaits any party member who works against the candidates of the party.

“I have also tasked our candidates to reach out to all segments of the party. We must run an inclusive campaign. All shades of opinion must be mobilised for resounding success in future elections”, the governor admonished leaders at the stakeholders’ forum.