Ogun ADC Re-elects Otunba Femi Soluade as State Chairman in Peaceful Congress
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun State has successfully reconstituted its leadership through a State Executive Congress held at the party secretariat in Itoko, Abeokuta. Otunba Dr. Femi Soluade was re-elected as the State Chairman in a process described as rancor-free and orderly, with a significant turnout of accredited delegates from all 20 Local Government Areas across the state.
Congress Proceedings and Leadership Re-election
The congress was supervised by a national delegation led by Chief Moshood Salvador, who emphasized that the exercise adhered strictly to the party's constitutional arrangements and due process. Officials ensured thorough screening of all aspirants to uphold internal democracy, resulting in the unopposed election of key officers. Alongside Soluade, Deputy State Chairman Prince Babatunde Adedeji and State Secretary Hon. Agbebiyi Olusoji were returned to their positions. The new executive committee was promptly sworn in by the Party's Legal Adviser, Barrister Femi Aina, marking a seamless transition of leadership.
Controversy Over Parallel Congress
Despite the peaceful proceedings, a parallel state congress was held by a faction loyal to former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta. Chief Moshood Salvador expressed strong dissatisfaction with this rival event, accusing Aregbesola of orchestrating what he termed a "proper fake" congress. Salvador cautioned against attempts to disrupt the party's structure in the Southwest region, insisting that the ADC would resist any factionalization efforts. He urged the new executive to maintain integrity, avoid corruption, and not be intimidated by the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), asserting the party's readiness for the 2027 elections.
Statements from Key Figures
In his address, Otunba Femi Soluade called on party members to actively engage in activities and embark on massive mobilization across all local councils to secure victory in the 2027 polls. He dismissed the parallel congress as null and void, emphasizing the unity of the ADC and predicting that dissenting factions would eventually rejoin the main party. Soluade highlighted the legitimacy of their congress, conducted at the official state secretariat, and expressed confidence in the ADC's role as a viable alternative for national leadership.
