Amid escalating internal wrangling in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), federal lawmaker Leke Abejide has announced his resignation from the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing leadership uncertainty, legal disputes, and unresolved internal crises.
Abejide, who represents Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency of Kogi State in the House of Representatives, made the announcement on Friday in Abuja, though he did not disclose his next political destination.
He described the decision as painful but necessary to protect his political future.
“It is a painful decision but necessary to save my political future from those who came to destroy my former political party that I laboured hard to nurture and love dearly”, he said.
He linked his exit to a prolonged court case filed in August 2025 against key party figures, including former Senate President, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Ralph Nwosu, and the ADC itself, accusing them of delaying proceedings.
Abejide also pointed to what he described as a leadership vacuum in the party, saying the absence of a valid national chairman and secretary could affect his nomination ahead of elections.
“My counsel … advised me to seek an alternative platform to pursue my political ambition”, he said.
He further accused some party factions of sidelining long-standing members and frustrating their ambitions.
The lawmaker said he had already concluded consultations with his political base and insisted his structure remains intact.
Quoting Isaiah 9:10, he said he was moving to “a better political party”, describing his exit as a shift to a stronger political foundation.
The ADC has been embroiled in internal divisions and factional disputes in recent months, with rival blocs laying claim to the party’s leadership ahead of 2027.
