Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has urged embattled lawmaker Leke Abejide to remain in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and defend the political structure he has built over the years.
In a viral video circulating online, Gbajabiamila described Abejide, who represents Yagba East-West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency, as a loyal and determined politician who should not abandon his party despite mounting pressure and internal challenges.
He advised the Kogi lawmaker to resist any move to defect, especially to the All Progressives Congress, and instead focus on strengthening his base within the ADC ahead of future elections.
Gbajabiamila also encouraged Abejide to confront internal opposition head-on, expand his influence, and bring in key allies, including Bala Nafiu Gombe, to solidify his standing.
He added that no individual or group should be allowed to hijack a political structure built through personal sacrifice and commitment.
He said, “Honorable Abejide, I know you to be a committed party man. I know you to be a fighter. I know you to be someone who does not like to be cheated. So please, my charge to you is to stay in that same ADC. Fight them. Scatter them. Hold on to your party ADC. Do not abandon them.
“We like what you are doing. Continue. Don’t mind what the former governor said they will come and join APC. No, no, no. Stay in ADC. Win your re-election in ADC and you will. Bring Gombe, what’s his name again? Bala Gombe. Bring him. Do the right thing. You are a fighter. Do the right thing. Nobody can come and take your party away from you. A party that you’ve built with your sweat and your money and everything. Continue. Good luck in court.”
The development comes just days after the party’s National Working Committee, led by David Mark, announced the expulsion of Abejide and other members over alleged anti-party activities, further deepening the crisis within the ADC.
