Abejide Resigns from ADC, Says Party Lacks Valid Leaders That Can Endorse Nomination Forms

The member representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has confirmed his exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing constitutional provisions and internal party disputes.

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In a statement made available to journalists on Friday, Abejide said his exit from ADC was a painful but necessary decision to realign politically in order to safeguard his future and protect the ideals he stood for.

The lawmaker 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 explained that the crisis that engulfed the ADC, “marked by unlawful takeover and leadership disputes, necessitated my recourse to the Federal High Court in defense of my constitutional right to freedom of association.”

“I joined the ADC with a vision and invested my resources and energy to build it into a nationally recognized platform with legislative representation. As National Leader, I funded party structures and later relinquished leadership to the current National Chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala, whom I wish well in his ongoing legal battles. While our collective aspiration was to build a party of pride and integrity, circumstances have taken a different turn.

“After wide consultations with political leaders, constituents, and supporters who share my vision—aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—I have resolved to continue my political journey within a more stable and progressive platform. This decision was made after deep reflection and prayer, drawing inspiration from Isaiah 9:10: ‘The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones; the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them into cedars.’ I am determined to rebuild on a stronger foundation that will better serve my people.

“Recent developments, including the Federal High Court judgment delivered by H on. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on April 29, 2026, have further validated my concerns about the internal inconsistencies and constitutional breaches within the party.”

Abejide outlined the legal journey that culminated into his decision to quit the party.

“For clarity and public understanding, it is important to outline the sequence of events that led to this decision. Around August 2025, I instituted a legal action against leaders of the ADC Coalition, including Senator David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Chief Ralph Nwosu, and the party itself. During the court’s long vacation, my legal team successfully applied for an accelerated hearing in view of the approaching electoral timelines. The presiding Judge granted this request to ensure timely justice, allowing all parties to determine their political paths ahead of the primaries.

“However, the defendants adopted delay tactics by introducing multiple parties into the suit, thereby frustrating the proceedings. This prolonged the case until the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the timetable for the 2027 general elections. As a result of these deliberate delays, my counsel advised that I consider alternative political platforms to pursue my ambition.

“Further legal advice revealed that the ADC had become structurally compromised, lacking validly recognized leadership capable of fulfilling mandatory electoral requirements, such as endorsing nomination forms. It became evident that the so-called coalition had no genuine intention to strengthen the party but rather to undermine long-standing members like myself—those who had remained loyal since 2019 and contributed significantly to the party’s growth and electoral successes,” he explained.

Abejide expressed gratitude to his supporters for standing by him over the years.

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