Ogun ADC rejects claims of fund diversion by chairman
Olufemi Soluade, the Ogun State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, has been cleared of allegations of financial impropriety by the party’s state leadership. The party described the accusations as baseless and misleading, insisting that all funds for nomination forms were properly handled. Adesina Olanrewaju, the party’s Director-General of Media, stated that payment records and receipts confirm the funds were paid into the official ADC National Secretariat account. The party also highlighted internal disruptions caused by a parallel group and reaffirmed its support for Soluade’s leadership.
Key takeaways
- The Ogun ADC dismissed allegations against Olufemi Soluade, calling them unfounded and misleading.
- Adesina Olanrewaju said all nomination form payments were made to the ADC National Secretariat’s account, with records to prove it.
- The party accused a parallel group of disrupting preparations for the presidential primary in Ogun State.
- Only about 10 out of 50 nomination forms were released to the state leadership, causing concern among aspirants.
- The party reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and urged the public to disregard misleading information.
