The national leadership of the Accord Party has rejected the recent judgement of the Federal High Court ordering the de-registration of five political parties, including Accord, describing the decision as a violation of a subsisting Court of Appeal order staying proceedings in the matter. In a statement issued by the party, Accord maintained that the court's ruling was delivered despite the existence of an appellate court order and insisted that it would take immediate legal steps to challenge the judgement.

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties for failing to meet constitutional…

Osun Governor Adeleke Condemns Court Order On Deregistration Of Accord Party As Violation Of Subsisting Order

The judge noted that the affected parties breached Section 225 (a) of the Nigerian Constitution.