₦airaland Forum

The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has condemned what it described as an “illegitimate and desperate attempt” by certain coalition members within the party to expel Hon. Leke Joseph Abijide, the lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

In a statement issued by the party’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Dr. Christopher O. Okechukwu, the ADC said the actions of the individuals involved were inconsistent with the party’s values and aimed at undermining its collective progress.

The statement noted that Hon. Abijide had continued to back efforts aimed at restoring the party’s legitimate leadership structure and convening a credible national convention.

Okechukwu said: “The National Leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is deeply concerned about the recent actions of certain coalition members, whose conduct is inconsistent with the party's values and principles. It has become apparent that these individuals are not genuinely committed to the party's growth and development.

“We strongly condemn the attempts by unregistered, self-appointed members of the National Working Committee (NWC) to illegitimately interfere in party affairs and remove an elected ADC representative to the 10th National Assembly.

“This behavior is a clear attempt to marginalize loyal party members and seize control for personal gain. Specifically, we reject the expulsion of Hon. Joseph Abijide Leke, Member representing Yagba Federal Constituency, as illegitimate and unacceptable.

“Hon. Leke's "offense" was his steadfast support for the existing party leadership structure and his commitment to the ongoing court litigation opposing the illegal recognition of David Mark's leadership by INEC.”

Reaffirming its stance, the ADC said it remained committed to protecting the integrity of its internal democratic processes and would resist any attempt to hijack its structures.

He said: “The coalition members and the so-called NWC lack the locus standi to punish a bona fide member of ADC, let alone an elected member of the House of Representatives.

“We remain resolute in opposing these actions and reaffirm our dedication to upholding the integrity and democratic processes of the ADC.”

AMINDA:
A thread infested by Agbadorians to feel good about themselves and catch a break. There's no faction in the ADC. That ship has sailed. Paying Punch to say so chanhes nothing. Tinubu should prepare to meet his opponents at the polls. A master strategist that is scared of competition.

YouAreNobody:
They love nothing more than for other political parties to have issues.
If Tinubu is as good a president as these agbadorians love to pretend he is, why is he afraid of a free and fair election?

magoo10:
Tinubu and his laptop boys should go and prepare for elections and stop playing around .the ship has sailed

maasoap:
2027 presidential election is looking more clear like a walkover for Tinubu every single day.

StingingStinger:
Dem still dey wash beans, moi moi don dey smell.

Party wey never get members dey expel the few people dey have.

Jokers!

magoo10:
Tinubu and his laptop boys should go and prepare for elections and stop playing around .the ship has sailed

Tjra:
Election preparation for person wey don start 2nd term already?

magoo10:
can you paint a vivid picture why you think so assuming you are not dreaming or procrastinating.

AMINDA:
A thread infested by Agbadorians to feel good about themselves and catch a break. There's no faction in the ADC. That ship has sailed. Paying Punch to say so changes nothing. Tinubu should prepare to meet his opponents at the polls. A master strategist that is scared of competition.

magoo10:
swear am in already na abi Wetin you dey wait

Burob:
Em dey wait for your Supreme Court petition first.

As usual na weeping be una portion.