The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State has removed its Ifelodun Local Government Area Chairman, Abdulrasheed Akogun, over alleged anti-party activities after accusing him of attending meetings with a rival Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate without authorisation.
Key Highlights
- Kwara ADC removes Ifelodun LGA Chairman, Abdulrasheed Akogun, with immediate effect.
- A three-member disciplinary panel found he met PDP governorship candidate Kale Kawu without authorisation.
- The party’s council of elders, SWC and SEC unanimously upheld the findings.
- Akogun has been directed to surrender all party documents and property.
- The party acknowledged his past contributions and wished him well.
The party announced Akogun’s removal in a letter issued on behalf of the Kwara State chapter, following an investigation by a three-member disciplinary and investigative panel constituted to examine allegations against him.
According to the party, the panel found that Akogun attended and participated in meetings with Kale Kawu, the PDP governorship candidate, without the knowledge, approval or authorisation of the ADC.
The party described the alleged meetings as a violation of its constitution, principles and code of conduct.
It said the panel’s findings were subsequently reviewed by the council of elders, State Working Committee and State Executive Council, which unanimously concluded that Akogun’s conduct amounted to gross misconduct, breach of party discipline and anti-party activities.
“Accordingly, you are hereby removed from your position as the chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, with immediate effect,” the letter stated.
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Following the decision, the party directed Akogun to immediately surrender all ADC documents, records, official materials and other party property in his possession to the appropriate authorities.
Despite the disciplinary action, the Kwara ADC acknowledged Akogun’s previous contributions to the party and wished him well in his future endeavours.
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