Concerned leaders and stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ogun State chapter, have called for an investigation into alleged financial misconduct, abuse of office, and unethical conduct involving the party’s chairman, Femi Soluade.

The party leaders in a petition dated 20th June 2026, addressed to the National Chairman accused Soluade of assaulting his deputy, misappropriation and mismanagement of party funds.

The petitioners, Hudu Idris, Ismaila Adejumon, Temitope Adebayo, and Rashidat Yekin noted that the petition is borne out of commitment to the principles of accountability, transparency, justice, discipline, and respect.

Recall that Soluade was appointed as acting chairman in December 2024, after the voluntary resignation of former acting chairman Itunu Abioro.

The copy of the petition made available to NEWSMEN on Monday reads, “We, the undersigned leaders and stakeholders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogun State Chapter, respectfully write to bring to the attention of the National Leadership a number of serious allegations and concerns regarding the conduct of Otunba Femi Patrick Soluade, who was appointed as Acting Chairman of the party in Ogun State in December 2024 after the voluntary resignation of former acting chairman Itunu Abioro.

This petition is borne out of our commitment to the principles of accountability, transparency, justice, discipline, and respect for the constitution of our great party.

“We believe that the issues raised herein have become matters of grave concern capable of affecting the unity, credibility, and electoral prospects of the party if not urgently addressed.

“We respectfully request an immediate investigation into allegations surrounding the management and utilization of funds belonging to the Ogun State Chapter of the party.

There are concerns among party leaders and stakeholders regarding the administration of funds lodged in the above account and whether such funds have been managed in accordance with established party procedures and financial regulations. We have also received complaints and allegations from party members regarding inappropriate conduct toward a female aspirant and members of the party.

“Given the sensitive nature of these allegations, we believe it is necessary for the National Leadership to establish an impartial panel to receive testimonies from affected person and determine the veracity of her claims. We also request a comprehensive audit of all inflows and expenditures associated with the account since the assumption of office by Otunba Femi Patrick Soluade.

“We are further informed that other authorized signatories to the party account have been removed without due consultation, approval, or authorization from the appropriate organs of the party. Should this allegation be confirmed, such action would amount to a serious breach of internal financial controls and undermine the collective accountability required in the management of party resources.

It is alleged that Otunba Femi Patrick Soluade directed several aspirants seeking elective positions under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to make payments into his personal bank account rather than into the official party account designated by the National Secretariat for such transactions.

We are informed that more than ten (10) aspirants may have made payments pursuant to this directive.

“We respectfully urge the National Leadership to obtain all relevant account mandate documents, signatory change requests, and bank records from Sterling Bank to ascertain the true position of matters. Several party members have expressed concerns regarding what they describe as a pattern of abuse of office, intimidation, and high-handedness in the administration of party affairs in Ogun State.”

They alleged that the concerns have created divisions within the party and weakened confidence in the state.

The party leaders urged the National Chairman and the National Working Committee to constitute an independent investigative panel to examine all allegations contained in the petition, conduct a forensic audit of the Ogun State ADC account domiciled with Sterling Bank, investigate abuse of of office, intimidation, and unethical conduct among others.

When contacted, the Ogun State ADC Chairman, Femi Soluade denied the accusation, describing it as false and misleading.

Soluade stated that the alleged assault on his deputy is non-existent, adding that they are in good terms.

“What they are referring to was just a misunderstanding as at that time and it was resolved. I have been funding the party by myself and I’m using the goodwill that I have to fund rhe party as well. People who contributed to the party were just few leaders that are my friends that I even brought to the party.

“The inflow and outflow expenditure and all of that has record. At the appropriate time I will avail National if they are interested in it and I’m going to go in and come out clean. I have my integrity and it cannot be dragged in the mud and for me, I will not go to the mud with the pig,” he stated.