Gbenga Hashim, Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal and former Accord Party presidential candidate, has criticized a recent Federal High Court ruling. The court ordered the deregistration of five political parties, including the Accord Party and the African Democratic Congress. Hashim argues that this legal action poses a significant threat to Nigeria's multi-party democratic system. In a statement released on Tuesday, he expressed concern over the implications for political pluralism. The move is seen by critics as a blow to the viability of opposition groups. Hashim's reaction highlights the ongoing tension between judicial orders and political representation. The situation underscores the fragility of the democratic landscape in Nigeria.