The Kogi State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has indefinitely suspended Hon. Leke Abejide, the member representing Yagba East-West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
The State Secretary of the ADC,Adaji John made this known in a statement on Friday in Lokoja,
The party accused Abejide of “gross insubordination” and “engaging in anti-party activities,” It warned that he risks expulsion if he continues to undermine the party’s leadership.
The statement partly read:“The Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended one of our members serving in the National Assembly. The affected person is Honourable Leke Abejide, representing Yagba East-West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives,” the statement read.
Abejide’s suspension reportedly came following a recent meeting he had with some party members in Abuja without the knowledge or clearance of the ADC leadership in the state.
The federal lawmaker is also accused of anti – party activities – luring party members to work for the All Progressives Congress APC against the interest of the ADC.
“For ease of reference to specify clearly, Hon. Abejide’s suspension is based on proven case of gross insubordination and an attempt to usurp the powers of the State chairman and the Secretary. The suspension is also due to the aspersion he cast on the leadership at a recent event in Abuja, the nation’s capital,” John stated.
He further said : “We are aware of a recent meeting purportedly called by him inviting our leaders in the wards and Local Governments to Abuja, a clear violation of relevant portions of the party’s constitution which gives such powers to the chairman and secretary only.”
The statement cautioned other members present at the meeting to reconsider their loyalty to the party, saying: “Shape up or ship out.”adding
“ADC as a party will not tolerate any act of indiscipline,”
