UAD tasks INEC, Ogun Assembly, calls for Dapo Abiodun’s impeachment

UAD tasks INEC, Ogun Assembly calls for Dapo Abiodun’s impeachmentThe United Action for Democracy (UAD) and concerned democratic stakeholders has urged the Ogun State House of Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Dapo Abiodun over acts of misconduct.

UAD also urged the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to reject his nomination for any elective office due to over mounting allegations, unresolved credibility concerns, and conduct capable of bringing the office of Governor and Ogun State into public disrepute.

In a statement signed by UAD’s General Secretary Kunle Wizeman Ajayi, the organization queried the eligibility of an individual who has many unresolved controversies hanging on his neck.

UAD also made six demands that attempts to clear the air on what the issues bothering the governor repute, eligibility for elective office and world view of Ogun state.

“We therefore demand the following:

“Immediate commencement of impeachment proceedings in line with constitutional provisions and legislative oversight responsibilities;

“A full independent investigation into all allegations relating to documentary inconsistencies and issues surrounding previous public declarations;

“Legislative collaboration with relevant national and international agencies to verify all public records linked to the Governor;

“Public disclosure of findings in the interest of transparency and accountability;

“Immediate rejection by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of any nomination, recognition, clearance, or participation of Governor Dapo Abiodun in the forthcoming elections pending full clarification and verification of all outstanding allegations and public concerns;

“Immediate rejection of any attempt by Governor Dapo Abiodun to secure nomination or contest for any elective office, including the Ogun East Senatorial seat, pending full public clarification of all outstanding allegations.”

The statement read, “The United Action for Democracy (UAD) and concerned democratic stakeholders hereby call on the Rt. Honourable Speaker and Honourable Members of the Ogun State House of Assembly to urgently commence constitutional impeachment proceedings against Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun over mounting allegations, unresolved credibility concerns, and conduct capable of bringing the office of Governor and Ogun State into public disrepute.

“This call has become necessary following growing public controversies surrounding alleged inconsistencies in documents associated with the Governor, his reported failure to provide necessary records for public scrutiny, and persistent allegations relating to foreign criminal records which continue to generate national and international embarrassment for Ogun State.

“We believe the Ogun State House of Assembly owes the people a constitutional duty to defend the integrity of governance, protect democratic accountability, and restore public confidence in leadership. Silence in the face of these weighty allegations may amount to institutional complicity and abandonment of democratic responsibility.

“The continued occupation of public office by any individual facing unresolved allegations bordering on integrity, qualification, and international criminal concerns undermines public trust and weakens democratic institutions.”

“We further call on civil society organizations, labour unions, student bodies, professional associations, democratic institutions, and the good people of Ogun State to rise in defense of truth, accountability, and constitutional governance.

“The 2027 elections must not become a safe haven for individuals facing grave credibility questions. Nigerians deserve leaders whose records can withstand public scrutiny and whose integrity inspires confidence both locally and internationally.

“The people of Ogun State must not be subjected to further political embarrassment, democratic regression, and institutional decline. Enough is enough.”