Deregistration: We’ll be on 2027 ballot, Accord vows

By Luminous Jannamike
Accord on Monday rejected the Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of five political parties, insisting that it remains a legally recognised political platform and will participate in the Ekiti and Osun governorship elections as well as the 2027 general election.
The party said it would appeal the ruling, arguing that the judgment was delivered despite a subsisting Court of Appeal order staying proceedings in the matter.
It also maintained that its electoral record satisfies constitutional and electoral requirements and that preparations for future elections remain on course.
The position was contained in a statement signed by Accord Natio...