A chieftain and National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Hon. Leke Abejide, has stated that the party is not involved in any form of coalition.
The lawmaker, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, disclosed this in a statement.
Reacting to reports of the purported coalition and his alleged suspension by a faction of the ADC in Kogi State, Abejide insisted that he remains the undisputed national leader of the ADC.
He dismissed the suspension announced by the State Working Committee led by Kingsley Ogga, describing it as invalid and lacking legal standing.
According to Abejide, Ogga ceased to be a party member following his expulsion in 2022 and therefore has no authority to act as chairman or convene any meeting in the name of the ADC.
Abejide noted that the ADC constitution clearly stipulates that no individual is eligible to hold a leadership position without at least two years of party membership unless granted a waiver by the National Executive Committee (NEC), a process which, he maintained, has not occurred.
Expressing dismay over recent developments, he alleged that Ralph Nwosu, the party’s National Chairman, was being undermined by what he described as “meddlesome interlopers” attempting to hijack the party structure.
“There is no coalition because it cannot stand. I have the locus to challenge all of their actions in court because they are not recognised by the party’s structure.
“ADC will not be available for such a coalition. They should go and register their new party, ADA.” Abejide said
He described the alleged coalition and leadership takeover as “dead on arrival” and advised former Senate President David Mark, reportedly involved in the coalition plans, to look for a different political strategy, as ADC would not be part of any unapproved alliance.
Abejide also revealed that he had initiated legal action to challenge the legitimacy of the new leadership. According to him, if Nwosu truly intends to resign as chairman, the party’s constitution clearly outlines that the Deputy National Chairman (South) should step in as acting chairman until a proper NEC meeting is convened.
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