A lighthearted birthday celebration has exploded into a major political talking point after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, delivered a stinging, laughter-filled remark to Leke Abejide that is now sending ripples through Abuja’s power corridors.
In a moment that blended humour with sharp political undertones, Gbajabiamila openly urged the lawmaker to remain in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rather than cross over to the ruling APC.
“Don’t come to APC. Stay in ADC and scatter them. We like what you’re doing,” he declared to roaring laughter from guests at the event.
The comment, delivered with a smile but loaded with political symbolism, has since sparked intense discussion over whether it was mere banter or a subtle strategic jab at the opposition.
In what appeared to be a playful rebuff of former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello’s earlier call for Abejide to join the APC, Gbajabiamila doubled down.
“Don’t mind Yahaya Bello, who said you should join APC. No, no, no—stay in ADC and win your election,” he said.
The line drew immediate applause, with many guests describing it as the standout moment of the celebration.
Adding even more intrigue, the Chief of Staff reportedly told the ADC lawmaker to “bring Bala Gombe, and we’ll support him,” before ending with the striking phrase: “Good luck in court.”
That final line has further fueled speculation in political circles, with analysts suggesting it may allude to ongoing legal or electoral battles surrounding key figures.
Abuja Reacts
Though clearly wrapped in humour, the remarks have become the talk of the capital, with many reading them as a witty but pointed reflection of the APC’s confidence and the strategic importance of divisions within rival parties.
In Nigeria’s ever-dramatic political theatre, what was meant to be a birthday toast may well have turned into the quote of the week.
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