A member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has expressed confidence that ongoing court cases arising from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries will not affect the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections.
Abejide, who represents a constituency in Kogi State, said the party had only two pending court cases, dismissing concerns that the legal disputes could weaken its electoral prospects.
The lawmaker made the remarks during an appearance on TVC News’ Beyond The Headlines programme on Monday.
According to him, the number of cases currently before the courts was insufficient to pose a serious threat to the APC’s preparations for the forthcoming elections.
He urged party members dissatisfied with the outcome of the primaries to exercise patience and consider future opportunities within the party.
Abejide maintained that the APC remained bigger than individual ambitions, encouraging aggrieved aspirants to prioritise party unity over prolonged legal battles.
He warned that allowing disagreements over the primaries to damage relationships within the party could affect members’ future political prospects.
The lawmaker also defended his decision to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the APC, saying the move was supported by his constituents.
He explained that his supporters had encouraged him to join the ruling party, believing that his presence in the APC would provide better opportunities for political representation.
Abejide said there had been considerable pressure from his constituents for him to align with the ruling party before he eventually made the move.
He expressed satisfaction with the reception he received from his supporters following the defection.
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