By Our Correspondent

National News – The Accord Party has dismissed claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) plans to deregister it, insisting it remains fully compliant with constitutional requirements as of Monday, May 4, 2026, in Nigeria.

The party said allegations stem from political misinformation and emphasized its electoral victories across states.

It cited Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution as amended, arguing that deregistration criteria have not been met.

National Publicity Secretary Joseph Omorogbe made the clarification in Abuja, stressing the party’s legal standing.

The Accord Party stated that calls for its deregistration by some former lawmakers are baseless and currently before the Federal High Court.

It argued that INEC’s routine verification exercise at its Abuja secretariat confirms compliance with electoral laws.

The party referenced victories in Jigawa councillorship elections and a past state assembly win in Imo, though one was later nullified.

It also rejected claims by the Attorney General of the Federation supporting deregistration, calling it premature and politically influenced.

The suit involves multiple parties including ADC, APP, Action Alliance, Accord, and Zenith Labour Party.

The AGF insists enforcement of constitutional thresholds is necessary.

Political observers note that the controversy stems from a broader legal debate on party registration standards and electoral performance benchmarks under Nigerian law.

Accord maintains that only failure to meet minimum vote thresholds or win elected seats can justify deregistration, and insists it has satisfied these conditions in multiple jurisdictions.

It called on INEC to ignore political pressure and uphold democratic fairness across the country.