The Accord Party has rejected the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja on the de registration of five political parties, including Accord, describing the ruling as a “travesty of justice” and insisting that it will not stand.
The party argued that the judgment was delivered despite a subsisting Court of Appeal order staying proceedings in the matter.
In a statement issued by the National Chairman of Accord, Barrister Maxwell Mgbudem, the party expressed concern that the Federal High Court proceeded to deliver judgment while the case was before the appellate court, which had granted a stay of proceedings.
“The court is the temple of justice governed by the rule of law and due process, not fiat,” the statement said.
Mgbudem disclosed that the party’s legal team has commenced steps to challenge the ruling and seek its reversal, maintaining that the judgment was delivered in disobedience of the Court of Appeal’s order.
The party further stated that it is not affected by the suit filed by the National Forum of Former Legislators, noting that Accord won two councillorship seats in Jigawa State, which it said satisfies constitutional and electoral requirements for political party recognition.
Accord assured its members, candidates and supporters that it would participate in forthcoming elections, including the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections as well as the 2027 general elections.
The party also said it would continue preparations for upcoming electoral activities, particularly the launch of its Imole Campaign scheduled for June 16, 2026, in Osun State.
According to the statement, attempts by what it described as “anti democratic and reactionary forces” to distract the party had failed and would continue to fail.
Accord reiterated its commitment to promoting good governance, compassionate leadership, economic prosperity and national security, while pledging to uphold the rule of law, strengthen Nigeria’s multiparty democracy and resist any actions it believes could undermine constitutional governance.
