A member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that the party has been taken over by opposition figures.

Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency in Kogi State, announced his decision during a press conference in Abuja, describing it as necessary to safeguard his political future.

“I joined ADC, nurtured it to national recognition… I have decided to change the broken bricks in the ADC and become a cornerstone in a better political party,” he said.

He accused David Mark and others within an opposition coalition of hijacking the party, a development he said forced him to challenge the situation legally before ultimately deciding to exit.

His resignation comes shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reinstated the David Mark-led leadership of the ADC, following a ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the party’s leadership dispute.

Despite the court’s decision, Abejide declined to disclose his next political destination, stating that his next move would soon become public.

Meanwhile, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a key figure in the ADC, welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming the party’s leadership but cautioned members against complacency.“Let no one be lulled into complacency.

The road ahead remains long in our cause to take back and rescue our country,” Atiku said, urging supporters to remain vigilant and committed.

Also reacting, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, argued that the ruling should not be over-celebrated, insisting that substantive issues in the case remain unresolved and must return to the trial court for proper determination.

In Rivers State, ADC chairman-elect Chukwudi Dimkpa described the Supreme Court decision as restoring legal clarity and reaffirming due process. He said the party would now intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Dimkpa outlined plans to strengthen grassroots structures, expand membership, and build a disciplined, issue-driven political platform, adding that the party aims not just to participate but to win and govern effectively.

The unfolding developments highlight ongoing internal tensions within the ADC, even as it seeks to stabilise its leadership and position itself as a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 elections.