The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has described the judiciary as the ultimate refuge of the common man, praising the Court of Appeal for ordering a stay of proceedings in a suit seeking to deregister the Accord Party and several other political entities, reports ITREALMS.
The Governor characterized the appellate court's decision as a vital intervention to safeguard the constitutional rights of all political stakeholders.
"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," Governor Adeleke stated. "On behalf of the people of Osun State, we thank the Justices and the entire judicial system."
Reflecting on his political journey, Adeleke said: "From 2018 to date, I have been a beneficiary of judicial interventions that protected my rights when faced with constant institutional attacks. This judgment further reinforces our faith in the judiciary and rekindles trust in the democratic process."
As the state gears up for the governorship election, the Governor urged party faithful and supporters to shift their focus to grassroots mobilization.
"We must now redouble our campaigns to secure an overwhelming victory on August 15. We must remain bold, strong, and resolute within the confines of the law to sustain and extend our mandate. With the people and God on our side, we will not succumb to intimidation. August 15 is for the continuity of our Imole (Light) administration," he said.
The Legal Backdrop At the resumed hearing of Appeal No: CA/ABJ/CV/569/2026 (between the Accord Party vs. Incorporated Trustees of National Forum of Former Legislators & 6 Ors), the Appellant’s counsel, Musibau Adetunbi (SAN), briefed the court on three pending applications filed in May 2026. These included an Application for Stay of Further Proceedings, a request for Departure from the Rules, and an application seeking leave to amend the Notice of Appeal.
In a bench ruling, the appellate court held that the essence of granting a stay of proceedings is to preserve the res (the subject matter) pending the determination of the substantive appeal, ensuring the eventual outcome is not rendered nugatory (useless).
The Court noted that given the affidavit evidence and the absence of substantial opposition from the Respondents, the Appellant had provided sufficient merit to warrant the exercise of the court’s discretion in their favor, pursuant to Order 4 Rules 10 and 11 of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2021.
The Justices also cited a similar precedent; Appeal No: CA/ABJ/CV/444/2026 (Barr. Maxwell Mgbudem v. Accord), where a stay of proceedings was granted under identical circumstances. Consequently, the Appellant's motion was granted, and the substantive appeal was adjourned to October 27, 2026, for hearing.
Gbemi Omotoso/Editor
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