Party Deregistration Suit: Governor Adeleke Commends Judiciary, Directs Mass Mobilisation for August 15 Victory
Governor Ademola Adeleke has described the judiciary as the last hope and refuge of the citizens as he profusely commended the Court of Appeal for its ordering stay of proceedings in a suit seeking to deregister Accord and other parties. In a statement issued on Saturday morning, the governor hailed the presiding Justices for their professionalism and undiluted commitment to fair and equitable administration of justice, declaring that those scheming to disenfranchise and block Accord members from August polls have failed. He described the Court ruling as a just action designed to protect the rights and privileges of all stakeholders, calling the Justices the preserver of citizens’ rights as guaranteed by the Constitution. “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. ...