File photo: Accord Party chieftain, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, reserved judgment in a suit filed by Accord Party chieftain, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, seeking an order compelling the party to recognise him as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election and submit his name to the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Justice Mohammed Umar fixed judgment for a date to be communicated to the parties after counsel adopted their final written addresses.
Olawepo-Hashim, through his counsel, Henry Akunebu, urged the court to direct Accord Party to immediately upload his name to INEC’s nomination portal as its presidential candidate and compel the electoral body to recognise and accept the nomination.
The senior lawyer challenged the authenticity of documents tendered by the party and INEC, particularly a letter allegedly cancelling the party’s presidential primary.
