The Ogun State Executive Committee of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has passed a vote of no confidence in the leadership of Femi Soluade and suspended him from office as Chairman pending the outcome of an investigation into a series of allegations levelled against him.

The party condemned Soluade for allegedly leading armed individuals to disrupt the governorship declaration of Jimi Lawal in Abeokuta.

ADC said in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Olumide Onabajo, that the party has appointed the deputy chairman, Adedeji Abiodun, as acting state chairman pending the conclusion of the investigation.

A disciplinary panel was also constituted to examine the allegations against Soluade.

The panel was mandated to submit its report to the State Executive Committee within 14 days.

The statement read: “The State Executive Committee (SEC) of our great party, at its duly convened meeting held today, Sunday, 15th February, 2026, at the party State Secretariat, deliberated extensively on the numerous allegations levelled against the state chairman, Otunba Dr Femi Soluade.

“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 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 state and local government levels.

“The committee particularly condemns in strong terms the incident of Saturday, 14th February, 2026, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Ibara, 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 individuals, disrupted the event and caused serious chaos.”

The committee said such conduct, if established after due investigation, was not only unbecoming of a party leader but also constituted a serious breach of party discipline and a threat to public peace and safety.

“Consequently, and in line with the provisions of the party constitution, the State Executive Committee hereby announces the immediate suspension of Otunba Dr Femi Soluade as state chairman, pending the outcome of further investigations.

“Furthermore, the SEC has constituted a disciplinary committee to thoroughly investigate all allegations, including the events at Intercontinental Hotel, Ibara.