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Adeleke Lauds Judiciary Over Appeal Court Ruling On Accord Deregistration Suit

ByOlamilekan Adigun

PublishedMay 23, 2026

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has hailed the Court of Appeal’s decision to stay proceedings in a suit seeking the deregistration of the Accord party and other political parties.

Adeleke in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Saturday, commended the appellate court for what he called its professionalism and commitment to justice.

He described the judiciary as “the last hope and refuge of the citizens,”

The Governor, noted that the ruling had effectively frustrated efforts by some individuals to prevent Accord members from participating in the August 15 election in Osun State.

“I am using this opportunity to commend the judiciary for protecting the sanctity and integrity of our democracy from deliberate abuse by anti-democratic elements. On behalf of the good people of Osun State, we thank the justices and the entire judiciary,” the governor said.

Adeleke recalled that he had benefited from judicial interventions since 2018, noting that the courts had consistently defended his democratic rights against what he described as repeated attacks and abuses.

“The judiciary is the last hope of the oppressed, the refuge for the weak,” he added.

According to the governor, the ruling by the Court of Appeal has further strengthened public confidence in the nation’s democratic process.

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“As we escape the trap of those seeking to avoid free and fair elections, I congratulate Accord leaders locally and nationally,” he stated.

The governor also called on party members and supporters to intensify mobilisation efforts ahead of the August 15 poll, expressing confidence in the continuation of his administration.

“We should now redouble our campaigns to secure an overwhelming victory on August 15. We must be bold, strong and resolute within the confines of the law to sustain and extend our mandate,” he said.

Adeleke further assured supporters that his administration would resist any attempt to undermine the democratic process.

“As we have the people and God with us, we won’t succumb to intimidation and harassment. August 15 is for the continuity of our Imole administration. We will legally resist any attempt to derail the democratic process,” he said.

Olamilekan Adigun

Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.