Governor Ademola Adeleke has dismissed concerns that the recent court ruling ordering the deregistration of some political parties, including the Accord Party, could affect his participation in the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
A Federal High Court in Abuja had on Monday directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister five political parties — Accord Party (AP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
Reacting to the development while speaking with journalists at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in Oke-Fia, Osogbo, Adeleke described the ruling as an affront to the Court of Appeal, an abuse of court process, and a threat to the integrity of the electoral system.
The governor said legal steps had already been taken to challenge the judgment.
“Our lawyers have taken the necessary steps to right the wrong. It is on record that the Court of Appeal has stayed proceedings in the matter until October. We are therefore surprised that the lower court proceeded to act on a matter already addressed by the higher court,” he said.
Adeleke urged his supporters to remain calm and assured them that the ruling would not affect the party’s participation in the election.
“The judgment cannot stand. Accord will be on the ballot, we will be on the ballot, and we will win resoundingly on August 15. We will not be distracted. We remain focused on winning,” he stated.
