The Accord Party has taken its fight to the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking the court to throw out a suit that targets the nomination of its candidates ahead of 2027.
The party's legal team is pushing for a full dismissal, arguing that the case has no grounds to stand on. At its core, the suit is seeking to nullify candidate nominations, a move that could significantly shake up the party's plans for the next election cycle.
Details on the specific candidates named in the suit or the identity of the party bringing the challenge remain thin from the available information, but the Accord Party's decision to fight back in court signals that it has no intention of letting the matter slide quietly.
With 2027 still on the horizon, this legal tussle is one to watch. How the Federal High Court rules could set an interesting precedent for how nomination disputes are handled across party lines in the lead-up to the next general elections.
Originally published by BusinessDay.