The lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency of Kogi State, Leke Abejide, has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that Abejide made the announcement at a press conference in Abuja on Friday.
“I joined ADC, nurtured it to national recognition as a political party with representation in both national and state assemblies. The party structure was funded by me as the then national leader of the party, which I have willingly relinquished to the current national chairman, Honourable Nafiu Bala Gombe, and I wish him good luck as he continues to fight for his rights in court.
“I have decided to change the broken bricks in the ADC and become a cornerstone in a better political party with a strong structure that will benefit my people,” Abejide said.
Abejide accused David Mark and other members of the opposition coalition of “hijacking” the party.
He added that the decision to dump the ADC is a painful one, but necessary to save his political future.
“It is a painful decision but necessary to save my political future from those who came to destroy my former political party that I laboured hard to nurture and loved dearly,” he said.
The Kogi lawmaker, who is yet to disclose his next political destination, revealed that he was advised to leave the ADC by his lawyers.
He added that his next move would be made public soon.
“You will know any moment from now where I am heading to. Maybe by the time I obtain my form, it will be clear to you,” the lawmaker said.