Leke Abejide, the only member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives elected on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has boldly predicted that the opposition coalition centered around the ADC will collapse by September 2025.
In an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Friday, Abejide attributed the coalition’s disintegration to its poor performance in the August 16 by-elections, where they failed to secure a single seat nationwide.
“The coalition collapsed last Saturday; across the country, they could not even win one seat. That was the beginning of the end. By early next month, the coalition will collapse completely,” he stated confidently.
Abejide, who represents Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopamuro Federal Constituency in Kogi State, dismissed attempts by some political actors to “hijack” the ADC, asserting that he remains the “landlord” of the party. He emphasized his commitment to the party, noting that although he did not found it, he has maintained it and used it successfully throughout his political career without defecting to larger parties.
He further distanced the major coalition figures from the ADC, pointing out that key players such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra Governor Peter Obi were never members of the party. While former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola have joined the ADC, Abejide noted neither holds leadership roles.
The opposition coalition had adopted the ADC as its platform in July 2025 ahead of the 2027 general elections, appointing David Mark as interim chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as national secretary. The coalition includes prominent politicians like former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi, Senator Dino Melaye, and publisher Dele Momodu.
However, Abejide condemned the coalition as a gathering of “selfish politicians” lacking serious plans for Nigeria’s future, calling their use of the ADC a “daydream.”