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DE-REGISTRATION OF PARTIES CONFIRMS PLOT TO UNDERMINE NIGERIA'S DEMOCRACY, SAYS GBENGA HASHIM

The Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR) and Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has described the Federal High Court order directing the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord Party, as evidence of what he called a systematic effort to weaken opposition politics and undermine democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Reacting to the court ruling in a statement issued by his campaign office on Tuesday, Hashim said the development validates concerns he had repeatedly raised since 2024 regarding what he alleged was a coordinated strategy to make President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the only viable presidential contender in 2027.

According to him, recent developments in the nation's political landscape indicate a deliberate and multi-layered effort aimed at weakening opposition parties and restricting political competition.

Hashim recalled that he had consistently warned that opposition governors were being pressured to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that those who resisted faced political intimidation and blackmail.

"Those who refused are hunted and blackmailed," he stated.

He argued that after securing the defection of several opposition governors, attention shifted to weakening the structures of opposition political parties at the national level.

The presidential candidate of Accord also alleged that individuals sympathetic to the ruling party had been deployed to destabilize major opposition platforms through internal disputes and leadership crises.

According to him, the prolonged factional conflicts witnessed within some opposition parties over the past two years were not accidental but part of a broader strategy to weaken alternative political platforms before the next general election.

Hashim further criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the electoral body of operating an election timetable that he described as inconsistent with provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.

He claimed that despite a court judgment challenging aspects of the timetable, INEC had failed to make the necessary adjustments, thereby creating obstacles for opposition parties.

Referring specifically to the Federal High Court's order directing the deregistration of ADC, Accord Party and three other parties, Hashim described the ruling as the most significant step yet in what he alleged was a wider plan to shrink the democratic space.

"This is not only to destabilise the parties, but to ensure that the parties are not able to survive the illegal INEC processes to ensure only Tinubu can be a viable candidate," he said.

"With the latest development from the Federal High Court ordering deregistration of opposition political parties, it is now clear beyond any reasonable doubt that President Tinubu is determined to kill Nigeria's democracy," he stated.

Gbenga Hashim stated that, the founding fathers of our Republic chose Multi-Party democracy as a fundamental pillar of our democracy at independence and the 1999 constitution guarantees it.

"We must therefore not allow one man acting through surrogates and agents to demolish it, he said.

Hashim further noted that, the so called deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) along with other parties by Justice Peter Lifu may yet be the biggest manifestation of Tinubu’s hell bent bid to undermine the opposition and entrench a de facto one party state.

"The judgment is the height of judicial rascality"

The Court of Appeal presided over by Justices Mohammed A. Danjuma, Adebunkunola A. Banjoko, Oyejoju O. Oyewumi had in Appeal CA/ABJ/CV/569/2026 and suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/2637/2025 ordered Justice Peter Lifu to stay further action on the matter until the hearing and determination of the Appeal before it.

The hearing for the appeal was scheduled for the 27th of October 2026. That order was dated 22nd of May 2026.

Nigerians and the international community can see the level of desperation by the APC Government to either have its way in the 2027 elections or destroy our democracy that was earned through huge sacrifice, sweat, blood and lives of our heroes and martyrs, Hashim said.

The MDR Co-Chairman therefore called on political parties, civil society organisations, pro-democracy groups and citizens across the country to unite in defence of democratic institutions and electoral integrity.

To his supporters, he urged "Stand firm with the Movement for Democratic Renewal. Stand firm with the Party, Accord. Stand in Defence of Democracy."

https://justeventonline.com/opposition-parties-under-siege-hashim-claims-after-deregistration-order/

But I thought they said Atiku was working for Tinubu

The man came to grab power.... And that is what we are seeing...

Don't be surprised if after winning the election, he will start pressing for third term or a single term of 6 years beginning from him.

Who will stop him... No one.

That has always been the game plan, weaken the opposition, intimidate dissenting voices, and create the illusion that there is no alternative. But democracy belongs to the people, not to any individual or party.

No matter the level of suppression, Nigerians will make their voices heard. The will of the people cannot be silenced forever, and come 2027, bad governance will be booted out.

This APC is evil. They intend to destroy Nigeria

If you like continue blaming TINUBU. Like I said before, elections are not done online. Most Peter Obi supporters don't even have Voter's card but they will be claiming Obi's victory. Atiku, Obi, and others are nothing but baby politicians.

Rhymesy:
If you like continue blaming TINUBU. Like I said before, elections are not done online. Most Peter Obi supporters don't even have Voter's card but they will be claiming Obi's victory. Atiku, Obi, and others are nothing but baby politicians.

True talk. Obi is going nowhere he remain online president

Na small small them dey put sand for blind man food wey him no go notice... If e too much him go know. This is getting too much o! Otipoju

Noted.


The Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR) and Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has described the Federal High Court order directing the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord Party, as evidence of what he called a systematic effort to weaken opposition politics and undermine democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Nigeria does
Not belong to FULANI... Atiku should respectful sit down. And let the southern Nigeria run the presidency...Gonna are the days of FULANI dictating who will be the next president...

EVERY WHERE BLUR for baba FACE, OWO EGBE ti WO IGBO, TICKET wey cos PASS BUSINES CLASS on KLM, baba still no REACH DESTINATION.
carry am go where e no know.

before u WAIL, this case was lodged and sued to COURT by 2 INDIVIDUALS in 2023, shortly after ELECTION, but HASHIM gave out , what THEY are willing to BUY n HEAR


"A civil group, the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC before the Federal High Court in Abuja praying for an order of the Court to compel the electoral body to deregister five political parties in the country.

The group predicated its request on the ground that the affected political parties have been violating Constitutional provisions guiding party registration in their existence."

Everybody including obi and atiku and kwankwaso should bind together now or never.

Which democracy did we have in Nigeria

But we can't continue doing same thing same way, what does constitution says?

Did Accord Party have 25% in any state during last election?

Baba Balablu is on the beat again...

This one cannot even win local government election.. he is jumping up and down, left and right..

It's so unfortunate the kind of messages been posted above. APC came into power because someone decided to apply "fair play". Tinubu and his cronies should continue. .....he can't rule forever.

Rich4god:
The man came to grab power.... And that is what we are seeing...

Don't be surprised if after winning the election, he will start pressing for third term or a single term of 6 years beginning from him.

Who will stop him... No one.

That's what I've been saying too. Tinubu can go for a third term or get his puppet elected president

Useless incompetent tinibu must be voted out. D oldman is a huge mess

This is not good for our democracy.

It's like this agaya is high on toxic drugs! There are three arms of government. The executive, legislature, and judiciary. We can say INEC is under the executive arm. Is he not aware that INEC opposed the deregistration of the parties in court? What does that tell him?

Elvis2kay:
Nigeria does
Not belong to FULANI... Atiku should respectful sit down. And let the southern Nigeria run the presidency...Gonna are the days of FULANI dictating who will be the next president...

But Fulanis made Tinubu president. He even had to run on muslim-muslim ticket to get their votes. If Obi had gotten 25% of Fulani votes, he would have been president today.

Their evil plans shall fail

They will FAIL woefully.🌹