“Democracy Must Be Protected” — Governor Adeleke Hails Judiciary, Calls for Massive Mobilisation Ahead of August 15 Poll

 By Kehinde Awosina 




Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has commended the judiciary for what he described as a courageous intervention in protecting Nigeria’s democratic process, following a Court of Appeal decision granting a stay of proceedings in a suit seeking the deregistration of Accord and other political parties.


In a statement issued on Saturday, the governor described the judiciary as “the last hope of the oppressed,” praising the Court of Appeal for its professionalism, fairness, and commitment to justice.


He said the ruling had effectively blocked attempts by anti-democratic actors to disenfranchise members of the Accord Party and other political groups ahead of the August 15 elections in the state.


According to him, the decision reinforces public confidence in the judiciary and strengthens democratic participation across all political platforms.


 “I am using this opportunity to commend the judiciary for protecting the sanctity and integrity of our democracy… The judiciary is the last hope of the oppressed,” the governor was quoted as saying.


Governor Adeleke further stated that the ruling has renewed confidence in the electoral process and assured that his administration would continue to defend democratic values within constitutional boundaries.


He also directed political stakeholders and supporters to intensify mobilisation efforts ahead of the August 15 polls, expressing optimism about a strong electoral outcome for his administration.


 “We should now redouble our campaigns to secure an overwhelming victory on August 15… We will legally resist any attempt to derail the democratic process,” he added.


The statement comes in the wake of proceedings in appeal number CA/ABJ/CV/569/2026 between Accord and Incorporated Trustees of National Forum of Former Legislators & 6 others, where counsel to the appellant, Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), informed the court of multiple pending applications, including a motion for stay of proceedings and amendments to the notice of appeal.


Delivering its bench ruling, the Court of Appeal held that granting a stay of proceedings was necessary to preserve the subject matter of the appeal and prevent it from becoming futile. The court noted that the appellants had presented sufficient grounds and evidence to justify the exercise of judicial discretion in their favour.


The court also referenced a similar case, CA/ABJ/CV/444/2026 — Barr. Maxwell Mgbudem v. Accord, where a similar application had previously been granted under comparable circumstances.


Following the ruling, the matter was adjourned to October 27, 2026, for hearing.

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