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The Accord Party has challenged a recent court judgment ordering its deregistration, arguing that the ruling violates a subsisting order of the Court of Appeal that remains valid and binding. The party’s National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, stated that the judgment has generated concern within the party because it allegedly conflicts with an earlier appellate court decision that had protected the party’s legal status pending the determination of related matters.
According to the party leadership, the court that delivered the deregistration judgment ought to have taken into account the existing appellate ruling before making its decision. Accord Party officials maintained that the organization remains a legally recognized political party and insisted that no valid order currently empowers the Independent National Electoral Commission to remove it from Nigeria’s register of political parties. They argued that the latest judgment raises significant legal questions that will require further judicial clarification.
The party also emphasized that it intends to pursue all available legal remedies to challenge the ruling and protect its participation in Nigeria’s democratic process. Party leaders expressed confidence that higher courts would carefully review the matter and uphold what they described as the constitutional rights of political associations to exist and compete in elections. They further reassured members and supporters across the country that the party remains operational despite the legal dispute.
The controversy comes at a time when political parties are intensifying preparations for the 2027 general elections. Legal experts note that disputes over party registration and electoral participation often have far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s political landscape, making judicial clarity essential. As the matter progresses through the courts, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how the legal battle affects the future status of the Accord Party and the broader electoral environment.
