BREAKING: ADC expels Leke Abejide, Nafiu Gombe, 9 others

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approved the expulsion of certain individuals for acts deemed inconsistent with its constitution, values, and disciplinary framework.

The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja.

Abdullahi said the resolutions was reached at its National Convention held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Rainbow Event Centre, Garki, Abuja.

He said the affected individuals are Hon. Leke Abejide, Nafiu Bala Gombe, Mr. Kingsley Temitope Ogga, Mr. Don Norman Obinna, Mr. Kennedy Odion, Mr. Clement Ehigiator, Mrs. Stella Chukwuma, Patrick Ambut, Johny Tovie Derek, Duke Dick, and Elias Adikwu.

According to him, this decision followed the consideration and adoption of a motion on the discipline of erring members, duly presented and ratified by delegates at the Convention under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator David Mark, GCON, National Chairman of the Party.

“With this action, the affected individuals cease to be members of the African Democratic Congress with immediate effect.

“Consequently, they are now at liberty to explore other political platforms, and any political party that may wish to receive them is free to do so.

The ADC spokesman reiterated the party’s unwavering commitment to discipline, internal democracy, and the rule of law.

“The ADC will continue to uphold the highest standards of accountability as it consolidates its position as a credible and viable alternative for Nigerians”, he said.