The Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced the suspension of its State Chairman, Otunba Femi Soluade, following alleged disruptive actions at a party event in Abeokuta.
The party initially passed a vote of “No Confidence” in Soluade on Sunday, February 15, citing reports that he, accompanied by armed thugs, stormed the ADC gathering on Saturday and disrupted the public declaration of Prince Jimi Lawal’s governorship aspiration.
The suspension comes less than 24 hours after Soluade himself had announced the suspension of Jimi Lawal, accusing him of anti-party activities and attempts to hijack party structures.
In a statement released by ADC Publicity Secretary, Hon. Olumide Onabajo, the party condemned Soluade’s alleged actions, describing them as chaotic and detrimental to the gathering.
The statement further announced that Deputy State Chairman, Prince Adedeji Babatunde Abiodun, has been appointed Acting State Chairman.
A disciplinary committee has been constituted to investigate all allegations against Soluade. The committee has been given 14 days to conduct a thorough review and submit its findings and recommendations.
“The State Chairman arrived at the venue accompanied by armed thugs, causing serious disruption to the event,” the statement read. “After exhaustive deliberations and careful consideration of the gravity of the issues presented, the State Executive Committee unanimously passed a Vote of No Confidence in Otunba Dr. Femi Soluade.”
The ADC affirmed its commitment to due process and warned that all party members must uphold discipline to maintain order and unity within the state chapter.
“The Vote of No Confidence was duly signed by all Local Government Chairmen present and all members of the State Executive Committee, reflecting the collective and unanimous position of the party leadership at both the state and local government levels.
“The Committee particularly condemns in strong terms the ugly incident of Saturday, 14th February, 2026, where a peaceful gathering was ongoing for the public declaration of the governorship aspiration of H.E. Jimi Lawal. The State Chairman arrived at the venue, accompanied by armed thugs, who disrupted the event and caused serious chaos,” the statement reads in part
