ADC In Turmoil: Leadership War Erupts, Suspensions Fly Across Factions

The Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into a deep crisis as opposing factions within the party’s leadership have issued mutual suspensions, citing alleged anti-party conduct.

At a meeting held on Monday, the State Working Committee (SWC) announced the immediate suspension of several prominent party members, including Hon. Leke Abejide—the only elected ADC lawmaker nationwide, representing Yagba Federal Constituency.

State Secretary John Adaji told journalists that Abejide, along with Dr. Idris Omede, Hon. Johnson Tayo, Lukman Usman Adedayo, and Olabode Kayode, were suspended for alleged acts of insubordination and engaging in anti-party activities.

He confirmed that the suspensions, effective from Monday, August 4, 2025, were unanimously approved by the SWC.

The party has instructed the affected members to appear before the National Working Committee at the ADC national secretariat in Abuja next Monday for further disciplinary proceedings.