Nigeria’s Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has stirred controversy after reportedly urging key figures of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to remain within the party and intensify internal divisions.
Gbajabiamila was quoted as telling ADC lawmaker Leke Abejide and party figure Bala Gombe to “stay in ADC, fight and scatter them,” a statement widely interpreted as a political jab amid ongoing factional disputes within the opposition party.
The remarks reportedly came during an interaction linked to the leadership tussle within the ADC, which has been grappling with internal divisions and competing factions. Observers say the comment reflects the heightened tensions in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of future electoral contests.
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Abejide, who represents Yagba Federal Constituency, has been at the centre of debates over his political alignment, having previously expressed affiliations across party lines. His position within the ADC has drawn scrutiny, particularly as rival factions struggle for control of the party structure.
Political analysts note that Gbajabiamila’s comments, if accurately represented, could deepen mistrust between ruling party figures and opposition groups, raising questions about political interference and the ethics of such statements.
The development has since triggered reactions across social and political circles, with critics describing the remark as inappropriate, while others view it as a reflection of Nigeria’s highly competitive and often confrontational political environment.
As the situation unfolds, the ADC’s internal crisis continues to attract national attention, with implications for party stability and broader opposition politics in the country.
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