A chieftain of Action Peoples Party, APP, Mazi Chima Matthew Amadi has hailed the Appeal Court ruling affirming the legal status of the party.

He described the decision as a resounding victory for democracy, rule of law and the collective resolve of millions of Nigerians.

Amadi noted that the judgment has once again reaffirmed the timeless principle that justice ultimately prevails over every attempt to undermine the democratic rights of political parties and the constitutional freedom of citizens.

He stated that the victory belongs not only to the APP as a political party, but to every well-meaning Nigerian who desires a political environment where the rule of law, rather than intimidation or manipulation, remains supreme.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by his chief press secretary, Cajetan Duke, he said the ruling had laid to rest the unnecessary distractions and legal uncertainties allegedly orchestrated by the ruling party against the party.

Recall that that in a landmark judgment delivered on Tuesday by a three-member panel of Justices led by Justice Abba Mohammed, the Court of Appeal unanimously nullified the Federal High Court judgment of 15 June, 2026.

It held that the trial court lacked the requisite jurisdiction to entertain the matter.

The appellate court ruled that the suit instituted by the National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL), seeking the deregistration of APP and other opposition political parties, was fundamentally incompetent because the NFFL was not a juristic person and therefore lacked the legal capacity to institute the action.

Consequently, the Court held that there was no competent suit before the Federal High Court upon which the order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the affected political parties could validly stand.

Amadi, who is the party’s Senatorial candidate for lmo East (Owerri zone) in the 2027 election, commended the judiciary for demonstrating exceptional courage, independence and unwavering fidelity to the constitution.

He observed that the well-considered decision of the appellate court has further strengthened public confidence in the nation’s judicial system and reaffirmed the principle that justice must always be anchored on law, due process and sound legal reasoning.

He further called on all political actors to respect judicial pronouncements and embrace healthy democratic competition founded on ideas, integrity and service rather than hostility, intimidation or needless litigation.

He stressed that democracy can only flourish where the rule of law is respected and the independence of the judiciary is upheld by all stakeholders.