Concerned members of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have urged the union’s national leadership to suspend the State President, Comrade Sunday Sewanu Ogunfowora, pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
In a letter dated February 19, 2026, and addressed to the NULGE President General in Abuja, the group called for strict compliance with Rule 27(ii) of the union’s constitution, which requires the suspension of any officer facing investigation over alleged financial misconduct.
The members claimed that Ogunfowora has been under EFCC investigation since December 2025 over allegations of misappropriation, diversion of funds, and money laundering.
They noted that the matter had already been brought to the attention of the union’s National Body.
Citing Rule 27(ii), the signatories argued that suspension during the course of an investigation is compulsory.
The provision specifies that any officer found to have embezzled, misappropriated, or diverted union funds “shall be suspended during interrogation,” while the National Executive Council, NEC, retains the authority to expel, remove, or impeach an officer if guilt is established.
Th NULGE members expressed concern that the national leadership has yet to act on the rule, maintaining Ogunfowora in office despite the serious allegations.
They warned that retaining an officer under investigation could undermine discipline, accountability, and public confidence within the union.
Highlighting a precedent, the group noted that Ogunfowora had previously invoked the same Rule 27(ii) to suspend other union officers, including the Branch Chairman of Yaba LCDA, during separate inquiries.
They argued that failing to apply the rule in his own case amounts to selective enforcement and sets a dangerous precedent.
The letter demanded Ogunfowora’s immediate suspension pending the conclusion of the EFCC investigation.
The members gave the national leadership seven days from receipt of the correspondence to implement the directive, warning that failure to comply would compel them to pursue legal action to enforce the union’s constitution.
Copies of the letter were also forwarded to the Lagos State Command of the Department of State Services, DSS, for information and necessary action.
The group emphasised that their appeal is in the interest of transparency, accountability, and the long-term stability of NULGE.
