The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged Kogi lawmaker Leke Abejide to stay committed to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rather than defecting to another party.
Speaking at a private celebration marking Abejide’s 20th wedding anniversary and his wife’s 50th birthday, Gbajabiamila described the lawmaker as a determined and loyal political figure who should not abandon the platform he has painstakingly built over the years.
He encouraged Abejide to stand firm within the ADC, strengthen his grassroots base, and resist external pressures—particularly calls to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to him, political structures built through personal sacrifice and long-term commitment should not be relinquished easily.
Gbajabiamila further advised the Kogi representative to consolidate his influence within the party by mobilising allies and confronting internal opposition, stressing that no individual or group should displace him from a structure he established.
His remarks come shortly after the faction of the ADC led by David Mark announced the expulsion of Abejide and others over alleged anti-party activities.
Meanwhile, one of those affected, Bala Gombe, is currently challenging his position as ADC national chairman in court.
The development highlights ongoing tensions within the party, as internal disputes and political realignments continue to shape Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.