INEC confirms Oran’kan as ACCORD Senatorial flagbearer in Oyo central: MSMN News

…Party rallies behind him, HamzatBy Ishola BalogunAmbassador Shakirullahi Jimoh Oran’kan has been confirmed as the ACCORD Party’s Senatorial Candidate for Oyo Central District, following his appearance on the Independent. MSMN News is covering the story for readers as of Friday, July 17, 2026, drawing on publicly reported developments associated with Vanguard Nigeria.

What is known so far: …Party rallies behind him, HamzatBy Ishola BalogunAmbassador Shakirullahi Jimoh Oran’kan has been confirmed as the ACCORD Party’s Senatorial Candidate for Oyo Central District, following his appearance on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. Oran’kan secur... That picture draws on material from Vanguard Nigeria tip titled “INEC Confirms Oran’kan as ACCORD Senatorial flagbearer in Oyo central”.

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Source: Vanguard Nigeria

Reference link: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/07/inec-confirms-orankan-as-accord-senatorial-flagbearer-in-oyo-central/