Concerned leaders and stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State have petitioned the party's National Working Committee (NWC), demanding a thorough investigation into allegations of financial misconduct, abuse of office, and unethical behaviour against the state chairman, Otunba Femi Patrick Soluade.
In a petition dated June 20, 2026, and addressed to the National Chairman, the group accused Soluade of misappropriating and mismanaging party funds, removing authorised signatories from the party account without proper approval, and directing aspirants to pay nomination or expression-of-interest fees into his personal bank account instead of the official party account.
The petitioners, Hudu Idris, Ismaila Adejumon, Temitope Adebayo, and Rashidat Yekin, said the petition was driven by their commitment to accountability, transparency, justice, discipline, and adherence to the party’s constitution. They warned that the alleged issues, if left unaddressed, could damage the party’s unity, credibility, and chances in future elections.
Key allegations
Financial impropriety: Concerns over the management of funds in the Ogun State ADC account at Sterling Bank, including demands for a comprehensive forensic audit of all inflows and outflows since Soluade assumed office in December 2024.
Unauthorised changes: Alleged removal of other signatories to the party account without consultation or approval from relevant party organs.
Diversion of funds: Claims that more than ten aspirants were instructed to pay into the chairman’s personal account rather than the designated official party account.
Other misconduct: Allegations of inappropriate conduct toward a female aspirant, intimidation, high-handedness, and an alleged assault on his deputy (which Soluade has denied).
The petitioners called for the immediate constitution of an impartial investigative panel to hear testimonies, examine all allegations, and review relevant bank records.
Soluade was appointed acting chairman in December 2024 following the voluntary resignation of the previous acting chairman, Itunu Abioro.
Chairman’s responseWhen contacted, Femi Soluade dismissed the allegations as false and misleading. He described the reported assault on his deputy as a resolved misunderstanding and insisted he remains on good terms with the individual.
“I have been funding the party by myself and using my goodwill,” he said, adding that records of inflows and outflows exist and would be made available to the national leadership. Soluade expressed confidence that he would be vindicated, stating, “I have my integrity and it cannot be dragged in the mud.”
The NWC is yet to issue an official response to the petition as of the time of this report.
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