The national leadership of the Accord Party has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn a Federal High Court ruling that had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party along with four others.
In a statement issued late on Tuesday night, Accord National Chairman Maxwell Mgbudem described the appellate court’s unanimous verdict as a major victory for democracy, the rule of law, and due process. He said the ruling has restored public confidence in the judiciary and strengthened the foundations of Nigeria’s multi-party system.
“The appellate court verdict is a victory for democracy, the rule of law and due process. It has restored sanity in the ongoing electoral process and justified the confidence Nigerians reposed in the judiciary as the temple of justice and the last hope of all aggrieved citizens,” Mgbudem stated.
He added that the judgment serves as “sweet music” to supporters of representative governance and
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