ADC expels Bala Gombe, Abejide, 9 others for anti-party activities

By Lateef Ibrahim Abuja

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the expulsion of eleven members following resolutions reached at its National Convention held on April 14, 2026, in Abuja.
The affected individuals are; Hon. Leke Abejide, Nafiu Bala Gombe, Mr. Kingsley Temitope Ogga, Mr. Don Norman Obinna, Mr. Kennedy Odion, Mr. Clement Ehigiator, Mrs. Stella Chukwuma, Patrick Ambut, Johny Tovie Derek, Duke Dick, and Elias Adikwu.
This was confirmed in a statement on Wednesday by the party’s
National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi in Abuja.
The ADC explained that the decision to expel the effected persons was taken after the adoption of a disciplinary motion against members found to have acted contrary to its constitution and values.
According to the statement, “The affected individuals have ceased to be members of the party with immediate effect and are now free to explore other political platforms, while the ADC affirmed that any party willing to receive them is at liberty to do so”.
The party reiterated its commitment to discipline, internal democracy, and the rule of law.
The statement by Abdullahi reads, “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) wishes to inform the public that, pursuant to resolutions reached at its National Convention held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the Rainbow Event Centre, Garki, Abuja, the Party has approved the expulsion of certain individuals for acts deemed inconsistent with its constitution, values, and disciplinary framework.
“The affected individuals are Hon. Leke Abejide, Nafiu Bala Gombe, Mr. Kingsley Temitope Ogga, Mr. Don Norman Obinna, Mr. Kennedy Odion, Mr. Clement Ehigiator, Mrs. Stella Chukwuma, Patrick Ambut, Johny Tovie Derek, Duke Dick, and Elias Adikwu.
“This decision followed the consideration and adoption of a motion on the discipline of erring members, duly presented and ratified by delegates at the Convention under the leadership of His Excellency, Senator David Mark, National Chairman of the Party.
“With this action, the affected individuals cease to be members of the African Democratic Congress with immediate effect. “Consequently, they are now at liberty to explore other political platforms, and any political party that may wish to receive them is free to do so.
“The Party reiterates its unwavering commitment to discipline, internal democracy, and the rule of law.
“The ADC will continue to uphold the highest standards of accountability as it consolidates its position as a credible and viable alternative for Nigerians”, it concluded.