The Accord party has dismissed claims that it faces de-registration, stating it has fully met constitutional and electoral requirements. National Publicity Secretary Joseph Omorogbe made the clarification in a press statement issued Monday, attributing the rumour to political opponents. He said the party underwent the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) annual verification exercise at its national secretariat in Abuja, confirming its eligibility to operate. Omorogbe noted that Accord has won elections and currently holds executive and legislative positions nationwide.
He listed Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, one senator, six members of the House of Representatives, 24 State House of Assembly members, and numerous local councilors as part of the party's growing membership. Omorogbe dismissed a lawsuit seeking the party's de-registration, calling the plaintiffs "former lawmakers" disconnected from current political realities. He expressed concern that the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, a defendant in the suit, aligned with the plaintiffs in calling for de-registration. According to Omorogbe, the Attorney General did not verify Accord's electoral performance with the Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission before taking a position. He described the move as partisan and damaging to democratic principles. The party urged Nigerians to ignore the rumours, calling them tactics by political jobbers to undermine its rising national acceptance.
