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 2025, after the voluntary resignation of former acting chairman Itunu Abioro.

The copy of the petition made available to DAILY POST 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 2025 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 therefore 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.

“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.

•Tinubu should resign like Starmer, says Obi •Call childish, hollow, puerile — Presidency

By Henry Umoru & Johnbosco Agbakwuru

ABUJA — THE Presidency and the presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 elections, Peter Obi, were yesterday locked in a war of words over the resignation of British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.

While Obi asked President Bola Tinubu to resign, having failed to deliver on his electoral premises as Starmer, the Presidency described his call as childish, hollow and puerile.

Tinubu should consider resignation like Starmer, says Peter Obi

Reacting to the resignation of the British Prime Minister yesterday, Obi said it had become imperative for Tinubu to step down, considering the fact that he had failed woefully in discharging most of his campaign promises and  improve the standard of living of the citizens.

Obi, in a tweet he titled, “owning up to Leadership Failures and Political Responsibility,” advised Tinubu to emulate the British PM and save the country from worsening economic situation.

Writing on his X handle, the 2023 Labour Party presidential flagbearer said:  “This morning (yesterday), I listened to the British Prime Minister’s speech announcing his planned resignation in July. 

‘’As a keen observer of global politics, my primary interest lies in examining what successful nations do right and the structural factors that cause others to lag or struggle with governance and development.

“The Prime Minister’s planned resignation comes amid mounting public frustration over a stagnant economy, a worsening cost-of-living crisis, and a perceived failure to honour key campaign pledges.

“Looking inward in our dear country, we can recall our own situation. Before 2015, our President on several occasions championed the call for the then President Goodluck Jonathan to resign over economic hardship and insecurity affecting Nigerians. 

‘’During the Chibok school kidnapping incident, he demanded the immediate resignation of President Jonathan, arguing that the government had failed in its most fundamental duty of protecting lives.

“During the 2023 election campaign, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made several promises, including improved electricity supply. He also challenged the electorate not to vote for him for a second term if he failed to deliver on those commitments, particularly in providing stable power, fighting corruption and improving the welfare of Nigerians.

“At present, however, these conditions have worsened. Electricity supply remains unreliable, insecurity has intensified in many areas, including kidnappings, and economic hardship has deepened rather than eased.’’

In a swift reaction, the Presidency in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said  the call by the Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023  was not one to hold the leader accountable, but  a .mere political grandstanding and an unworthy distraction just hours after President Tinubu’s party recorded resounding victories in last weekend polls. 

The statement read:  “His view is also simplistic, as is often the case anytime he opens his mouth. Obi forgets our country does not run a parliamentary system of government like the UK. We run a presidential system, with the president elected to a fixed 4-year term.”

While celebrating the recent victory of the All Progressives Congreas, APC, in some of the elections held recently, the presidency enthused: “The people of Ekiti State and the senatorial constituents in Nasarawa, Enugu, Ondo, and Rivers have just delivered a resounding victory for President Tinubu and his party.

“ The election results, some early referendum of sorts,  show that President Tinubu and his party are popular with Nigerians. This should be more concerning for Peter Obi and his new Special Purpose Vehicle, NDC, as we move towards the January 2027 election. 

“Obi should wait until the presidential election to know what the people think of Tinubu’s government. Moving to use X to harangue the President out of office is off the mark and anti-democratic.”

Reflecting on the condition of the nation’s economy and security situation before Tinubu took over the mantle of leadership in 2023, the presidency said: “It is important to note that President Tinubu did not inherit a country in perfect shape. 

“The security challenges we face today are longstanding and deeply rooted. Yet under President Tinubu’s leadership, Nigeria has made significant, measurable progress.

“ Hundreds of people have been rescued from captivity, including high-profile operations in Borno and the Northwest. Our gallant troops have neutralised terrorist kingpins, sometimes with the help of our foreign allies. 

“Over 15,000 terrorists have been taken off the streets and forests, and security operations have intensified nationwide. President Tinubu has not only sustained but also expanded investments in security by deploying advanced technologies and drones, and by appointing a Special Adviser on Homeland Security to ensure a holistic approach. 

“These actions demonstrate commitment, not failure. It is laughable that Obi, who, as governor, was a colossal failure, unable to secure lives and property in his small state of Anambra, as documented by his successor, Willie Obiano, is now the one calling for President Tinubu’s resignation over security breaches in some parts of the country.

“On the economic front, Obi’s depiction of decline and his verdict that “We are in the worst possible condition” ignore verifiable data and global plaudits for President Tinubu’s economic and social policies.

“President Tinubu inherited what another successor of Peter Obi described as ‘a dead horse economy’. When he came on board in May 2023, President Tinubu introduced bold, courageous policies that his predecessors had shied away from. Since then,  the Nigerian economy has posted positive GDP growth every quarter, surpassing the global average.’’

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The chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who participated in the June 13, 2026, local government election in Adamawa State, have rejected its outcome.

Describing the election as a charade, the candidates are calling for a fresh poll.

The election in question produced chairmen-elect of the state’s 21 local government areas and councillors-elect for 226 wards, all from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Addressing journalists in Yola, the candidates alleged that the exercise conducted by the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) lacked the basic ingredients of credibility.

One of the candidates, Abubakar Ahmadu, who spoke for all the candidates, said, “We wish to state emphatically that elections did not hold in all the local government councils across the state on June 13, 2026. We therefore wonder how results were concocted and how winners emerged.”

Ahmadu alleged that the announced results did not reflect the will of the people and could not be accepted.

“The purported conduct of the Adamawa council poll represents the height of electoral banditry,” he declared.

The ADC candidates called on democracy advocates and constitutional rights groups to intervene and defend democratic principles in the state.

Insisting that they do not recognise the announced winners, the ADC candidates demanded that ADSIEC fix a new date for a credible, transparent and inclusive local government election across Adamawa State.