Yagba Reps Member Leke Abejide Quits ADC Amid Internal Crisis »

The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has announced his political realignment, citing internal crises and alleged structural compromise within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as reasons for his decision to leave the party.

In a statement made available to journalists on Friday, Abejide described his exit from the ADC as “painful but necessary,” saying the move became inevitable following what he termed the infiltration and destabilization of the party by certain individuals.

The federal lawmaker explained that he had instituted a legal action around August 2025 against leaders of the ADC Coalition, including David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Chief Ralph Nwosu and the party itself over the leadership crisis rocking the party.

According to him, his legal team had secured accelerated hearing of the matter during the court’s long vacation in view of the approaching 2027 general elections. He, however, alleged that the defendants introduced multiple parties into the suit to delay proceedings until the Independent National Electoral Commission released the election timetable.

Abejide said the delays, coupled with legal advice from his counsel, prompted him to consider alternative political platforms to pursue his political ambition.

The lawmaker further claimed that the ADC had become structurally weak and lacked validly recognized leadership capable of carrying out key electoral responsibilities such as endorsing nomination forms.

He accused the coalition leaders of attempting to sideline long-standing party members who had remained loyal to the ADC since 2019 and contributed to its growth.

Addressing his supporters in Yagba Federal Constituency and beyond, Abejide said the internal crisis within the party, which he described as an unlawful takeover and leadership dispute, forced him to seek judicial intervention in defence of his constitutional right to freedom of association.

He recalled his role in building the ADC into a nationally recognized political platform, noting that he funded party structures and later relinquished leadership to the current National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala.

While wishing Bala well in his legal battles, Abejide lamented that the vision of building a party founded on integrity had been derailed.

The lawmaker disclosed that after consultations with political leaders, constituents and supporters who share his vision and alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, he resolved to continue his political journey on what he described as a more stable and progressive platform.

Abejide also dismissed claims that he was expelled from the ADC on April 14, 2026, insisting that he had voluntarily withdrawn his membership from the party before that date in accordance with the party’s constitution.

He further clarified a viral video involving the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, saying the comments made in the video were informal and had been misrepresented.

According to him, Gbajabiamila did not encourage the destruction of any political party but merely advised him to follow due process in pursuing his legal case.

The lawmaker added that the judgment delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court on April 29, 2026, validated his concerns over alleged constitutional breaches and inconsistencies within the ADC.

Abejide appreciated his supporters for standing by him during the period he worked to build the party, which he claimed was eventually hijacked by individuals with a history of political takeovers.

He officially confirmed his departure from the ADC, saying he would pursue his future political ambitions on another viable political platform.