- Otunba Femi Soluade, the Ogun State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has reaffirmed that all ongoing screening and congress activities are sanctioned by the party’s legitimate national leadership.
- The state leadership has explicitly disowned a group calling itself the “Apex Committee,” led by Dimeji Fabiyi, labeling their actions unauthorized and their decisions “null and void.”
- Despite external interference, the party confirmed that the National Screening Committee is currently in Abeokuta to finalize the vetting of aspirants, ensuring a transparent path toward the scheduled congresses.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State executive moved to consolidate its authority amid conflicting claims of leadership on Tuesday.
Eko Hot Blog reports that addressing a press conference at the party’s state secretariat in Abeokuta, Chairman Femi Soluade took a firm stance against factionalism, asserting that the party remains united and strictly adheres to the directives of its recognized national headquarters.
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The presence of the National Screening Committee at the secretariat served as a visual confirmation of the legitimacy the state executive claims, as they proceed with vetting aspirants for the upcoming state congresses.
Soluade’s primary objective during the briefing was to discredit the activities of an “Apex Committee” allegedly spearheaded by Dimeji Fabiyi.
The chairman accused Fabiyi of misrepresenting his status within the party’s National Executive Committee and warned members that any meetings or decisions made by this unauthorized group would hold no weight in the eyes of the party.
He stressed that the ADC’s official secretariat is the only recognized venue for party business, and any parallel activities are designed solely to derail the state’s democratic progress.
Reassuring the party faithful, Soluade emphasized that the state’s executive committee is fully operational and working in lockstep with the national team.
This coordination is intended to provide a seamless, orderly experience for aspirants and delegates, reinforcing the ADC’s commitment to internal democracy and due process.
By maintaining a clear line of communication, the leadership hopes to prevent any confusion among its members as they prepare for the scheduled elections that will shape the party’s future in Ogun State.
The chairman’s closing remarks served as both a call for calm and a warning to potential disruptors.
He urged all party faithful to remain focused and law-abiding, promising that the ADC would not be intimidated by individuals parading themselves under illegitimate titles.
As the screening process continues, the party’s focus remains on delivering a credible congress that reflects the will of its members, despite the ongoing national leadership disputes that have occasionally spilled over into state-level operations.
