Osun State Governor and Accord’s candidate in the August 15 governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated members and supporters of the party following the Court of Appeal’s decision to set aside the Federal High Court judgment that sought the deregistration of Accord and several other political parties.
In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke described the appellate court’s verdict as a victory for democracy, constitutionalism and the rule of law, saying it had put to rest doubts over the legal status of the party.
He noted that many party members had been unsettled by the legal challenge and what he described as attempts to undermine Accord through the courts, but expressed satisfaction that justice had prevailed.
According to the governor, the Court of Appeal’s judgment reaffirmed the constitutional framework governing the regulation of political parties and cleared any uncertainty surrounding Accord’s participation in the August 15 governorship election.
Adeleke urged party members not to be distracted by what he called failed attempts by political opponents to create confusion ahead of the poll, but instead intensify grassroots mobilisation and voter engagement across the state.
“The only hurdle placed on our path by those who wished to create an empty goalpost for themselves has now been crushed. This victory belongs to the people of Osun State and every loyal member of our great party who remained steadfast despite the campaign of fear and uncertainty.
“I congratulate every Accord member for keeping faith. Let no one entertain any doubt. Our party is strong, united and fully prepared for the August 15 election.
“Now is the time to intensify our mobilisation efforts across every polling unit, ward and community. Let us remain focused and deliver an even more convincing victory at the polls,” he said.
The governor expressed confidence that the Accord would emerge victorious in the election, maintaining that the people of Osun State would renew his mandate based on what he described as his administration’s record of people-centred governance, infrastructure development and inclusive leadership.
He also assured party members and supporters that no force would derail the state’s development, urging party leaders, youths, women and other supporters to remain united, peaceful and committed to securing victory in the governorship election.
Source: Hallmark News
