Ogun ADC chairman suspended after rally disruption incident
Femi Soluade, chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Ogun State, has been suspended following allegations of disrupting a party event. The party leadership cited his alleged involvement in leading armed men to disrupt the governorship declaration of Jimi Lawal. The decision was made after a meeting attended by the State Executive Committee and local government chairmen. Prince Adedeji Abiodun has been appointed acting state chairman pending further investigation.
Key takeaways
- The African Democratic Congress suspended Femi Soluade as chairman over allegations of leading armed men to disrupt Jimi Lawal's governorship declaration.
- The party's State Executive Committee met on Sunday, February 15, 2026, and unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in Femi Soluade.
- The disruption reportedly occurred on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Ibara, Abeokuta.
- Prince Adedeji Abiodun has been named acting chairman while a disciplinary panel investigates the allegations, with a report expected within 14 days.
- Femi Soluade dismissed his suspension, calling it a joke and promising to respond soon.
