In a major political shift, the National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rep. Leke Abejide, has resigned from the party and joined the APC, following months of leadership instability.
ABUJA – The National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Representative Leke Abejide, has officially announced his resignation from the party, citing an irreconcilable leadership crisis and the “unlawful hijacking” of the party structure. Abejide, who represents the Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State in the House of Representatives, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday.
The lawmaker revealed that he has opted to move to the “mainstream” All Progressives Congress (APC) to align with the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and to ensure his constituents continue to receive the dividends of democracy.
Abejide, credited with nurturing the ADC to national prominence and providing significant funding for its operations, expressed deep regret over the current state of the party. He alleged that approximately nine months ago, the ADC was taken over by politicians who had failed in other parties.
“The mission and vision were to produce a party which the country could be proud of,” Abejide stated. “However, these have been truncated by those I call party hijackers – people who wanted to reap where they did not sow.”
The resignation comes amidst a chaotic period for the ADC leadership. While a faction recently purported to expel him on April 14, Abejide clarified that he had already voluntarily exited and extinguished his membership. He noted that he has willingly relinquished his leadership position to Mr. Nafiu Bala, the current National Chairman, wishing him luck in the ongoing judicial battles surrounding the party.
The lawmaker emphasized that his transition to the APC followed extensive consultations with his political leaders and supporters in Kogi State and across the country. He noted that his personal vision for national development is in tandem with the current administration’s progressive goals.
“I have strenuously discussed, consulted, and dialogued with my supporters. I am ready to continue my support for this progressive club,” he said, adding that he had sought spiritual guidance before making the decision to change parties.
Abejide’s departure is seen as a significant blow to the ADC, which has recently seen its leadership structure fractured by competing factions. The lawmaker had previously filed a suit in a Federal High Court to protect his constitutional right to free association amidst the party’s internal imbroglio.
By moving to the APC, Abejide joins a growing list of opposition figures aligning with the ruling party ahead of the next electoral cycle. His exit leaves the ADC – which was already struggling after INEC withdrew recognition of its dual leadership on April 1 – in a further state of uncertainty as it navigates the path toward the 2027 general elections.
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