The David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled Nafiu Bala, the party's factional chairman, and Leke Abejide, member representing Yagba federal constituency in Kogi State, from the party. Eight others were also removed, including Kingsley Temitope, a factional leader, and party members Noman Obinna, Kennedy Odion, and Stella Chukwuma. The expulsions followed allegations of anti-party activities and attempts to create confusion and instability within the ADC. The motion was moved by Binos Yaroe, senator for Adamawa South Senatorial District, and seconded by Abdussamad Dasuki, representative for Kebbi/Tambuwal federal constituency. The decision was announced at a party meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. No further details were provided on the specific actions attributed to the expelled members.
David Mark's ADC faction is sending a clear message: internal dissent will not be tolerated. The expulsion of Nafiu Bala, the factional chairman, alongside sitting lawmaker Leke Abejide, underscores a tightening grip on party leadership amid growing internal fractures. This is less about discipline and more about consolidating control during a period of political fragility.
The move occurs against a backdrop of recurring party splits and leadership tussles that have weakened Nigeria's third-tier political parties. The ADC, already marginal in national politics, now risks further fragmentation as rival factions emerge. By citing "anti-party activities," the leadership invokes unity, but the reality points to unresolved power struggles. The involvement of high-profile figures like Binos Yaroe and Abdussamad Dasuki suggests a coordinated effort to align the party with established political interests, potentially at the expense of grassroots cohesion.
Ordinary ADC members and voters in Kogi and Adamawa may bear the brunt, as local representation becomes entangled in top-down power plays. Political instability within the party could dilute voter confidence, especially in constituencies like Yagba, where Abejide's removal creates uncertainty.
This mirrors a broader trend in Nigerian politics, where party loyalty is often secondary to leadership control.
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