Osun ADC candidate slams court order deregistering party

Dr. Najeem Salaam, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the upcoming Osun governorship election, has strongly criticized a Federal High Court ruling that ordered the deregistration of his party. Salaam labeled the judgment a "miscarriage of justice" but remains confident that the legal system will correct the decision.

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I have the news of the Federal High Court judgment purportedly ordering the deregistration of our great party, the ADC, alongside some other political parties.

In a statement, Salaam asserted that the court's ruling is not the final word and that appropriate legal avenues will be pursued to protect the democratic rights of the millions of Nigerians who support the ADC. He emphasized that the party is more than just a political entity; it represents a movement fueled by the collective desire for competent leadership, transparent governance, economic prosperity, and improved social services in Osun State.

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Democracy is governed by the rule of law, and our Constitution provides clear avenues for appeal and judicial review.

Salaam urged party members and supporters across Osun State to maintain composure and focus, assuring them that there is no cause for panic. He stated that the ADC's campaign for the August 15 governorship election is proceeding as planned, highlighting the growing support the party has garnered from various segments of society, including workers, farmers, students, and professionals.

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We are confident that the appropriate legal processes will correct any miscarriage of justice and protect the democratic rights of millions of Nigerians who have chosen the ADC as their political platform.

The ADC candidate believes that forces opposed to change often resort to tactics to hinder the momentum of people-driven movements. However, he expressed conviction that the collective will of the people cannot be suppressed by such obstacles. Salaam reiterated that the election is about the future of Osun State, focusing on job creation, accessible education, better healthcare, security, and good governance.

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There is absolutely no reason for panic. The ADC in Osun State is not merely a political party; it is a movement driven by the collective aspiration of our people for competent leadership, transparent governance, economic prosperity, quality education, improved healthcare, and security of lives and property.