The governorship candidates of the Accord Party, Professor Jerome Nyameh and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Alhaji Abubakar Tutare, in Taraba state, have dismissed concerns over a Federal High Court ruling ordering the deregistration of both parties alongside three others by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The development follows a judgment delivered on Monday in Abuja by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court which directed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister the affected political parties over alleged non compliance with statutory requirements.

However, both candidates insisted that the ruling does not mark the end of their parties’ legal existence, stressing that higher judicial authorities still have the final say.

Reacting to the judgment, Accord Party governorship candidate, Professor Nyameh described the ruling as a first instance decision, arguing that it remains subject to appeal.

He maintained that the legal process is not concluded, noting that both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court remain available for review.

“The Federal High Court is just a trial court. There is the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court,” Nyameh said.

While urging party supporters to remain calm and law-abiding, he  expressed confidence in the continued political relevance of the Accord Party, insisting that it remains a viable platform for Nigerians.

Nyameh also referenced internal party strength, noting that the party has prominent political figures, including the sitting governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke, adding that preparations for future political activities within the party remain ongoing.

On his part, ADC governorship candidate, Alhaji Abubakar Tutare also rejected concerns that the court’s ruling would lead to the party’s collapse.

Tutare argued that the African Democratic Congress remains politically relevant, pointing to its representation in the House of Representatives as evidence of its continued legal and electoral standing.

He urged supporters not to panic, expressing confidence that the party would ultimately prevail if the matter progresses to the Supreme Court.

“We are not worried. We believe the Supreme Court will do justice in the end,” he said.

For now, both campaigns in Taraba State have urged supporters to remain focused on their political activities pending further legal clarification.

Renowned track and field guru, Akin Afolarin is celebrating the recent achievements of Nigeria’s latest sprints sensation, Kanyinsola Ajayi and five of his compatriots in USA’s National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) outdoor events.

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Sports247 reports that, Afolarin, who is an educator, administrator and competition events announcer, noted that Ajayi led his Nigerian achievers with his new national record in the men’s 100m, which was one of four gold medals for the country.

While gleefully highlighting Ajayi’s huge achievement, Afolarin, who is a widely respected track and field encyclopaedia, further noted the results garnered by Samuel Ogazi, Temitope Adeshina and Chinecherem Nnamdi in other events.

The erudite athletics officer, who is also a school teacher based in Ojo area of Lagos, took to social media to shower accolades on the six Nigerian athletes and laced his post with graphic depictions of their various medals.

Afolarin stated, “Six Nigerian athletes secured individual medals at the NCAA Outdoor Championships, which included four champions, one silver winner and a bronze medalist.

“Here they are: ❇️ Kanyinsola Ajayi – 9.72 (100m) 🥇❇️ Samuel Ogazi – 43.38 (400m)🥇CR ❇️Temitope Adeshina – 1.96 (High Jump)🥇❇️Chinecherem Nnamdi – 82.26 (Javelin)🥇❇️Israel Okon – 19.99 (200m)🥈❇️Vincent Ugwoke – 63.89 (Discus throw)🥉

#ncaatf.”

Sports247 gathered that Ajayi and other athletes will soon be in Nigeria to compete during the national trials, which will hold at Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), towards the selection of the country’s athletes for this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.

National Sports Commission (NSC) director-general, Honourable Bukola Olopade has already given Team Nigeria a task of winning 20 gold medals at the Games, which will hold from July 23rd to August 2nd, and Ajayi is already been rated as a sure winner in the men’s 100m.