The National Working Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed the expulsion of Kogi federal lawmaker Leke Abejide, backing an earlier decision by the state chapter that accused him of persistent acts of indiscipline.
The ratification was announced after an NWC meeting held in Abuja, marking a major escalation in the party’s internal crisis.
The Kogi chapter had already written to House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, urging him to declare the Yagba Federal Constituency seat vacant.
In a statement issued Thursday, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi said the party remains committed to enforcing discipline.
“The National Working Committee has ratified the decision of the Kogi State Executive Committee to expel Hon. Leke Abejide for various acts of indiscipline. The ADC will not tolerate misconduct as we strive to build a party guided by character and integrity,”
the statement read.
Following the ratification, the NWC instructed the Kogi leadership to begin filling vacant positions at the ward, LGA, and state levels in preparation for upcoming congresses.
Earlier, Kogi ADC leaders Kingsley Temitope Ogga (Chairman) and Adaji John Udale (Secretary) had accused Abejide of gross misconduct, anti-party behaviour, and repeated disregard for party directives.
They noted that he had been suspended on August 4 and had failed to appear before the Appeal Committee before his expulsion on August 28.
They also alleged that he worsened his case by criticising the party on national television and other media platforms.
The confirmation of his expulsion comes just days after Abejide launched a strong counterattack, insisting that those pushing for his removal lack the authority to do so.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Public Communications, Bashiru Mohammed, the individuals who signed the petition against him had already been expelled at the ward level, an action that was reportedly upheld throughout the party structure.
Mohammed argued that Ogga and Udale were misleading the public and had no legal standing to demand the declaration of Abejide’s seat vacant.
He added that the petitioners lacked a proper understanding of the constitutional provisions they were citing.
He further accused the ADC of inconsistency, saying:
“A party that failed to follow its own constitution at the national level after Nwosu’s resignation cannot suddenly rely on the Nigerian Constitution at the state level.”
Abejide’s camp maintains that he was legitimately re-elected, that his mandate remains valid, and that both the law and his supporters are firmly behind him.
