Leading Legal and Business Advisory firm CLG Global has terminated the appointment of its CEO Zion Adeoye over allegations of serious personal and professional conduct violations.
This follows a thorough internal and external investigation, along with a disciplinary hearing chaired by Sbongiseni Dube which adhered to the Code of Good Practice of the Labour Relations Act, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with South African law.
Prior to joining CLG in 2017, Adeoye held positions at KPMG Nigeria, the NNPC, and top-tier law firms such as Olaniwun Ajayi LP and Templars.
Zion Adeoye’s Offences
Mr. Adeoye is being held accountable for several serious offences, including:
- Making malicious and defamatory statements against colleagues
- Extortion
- Intimidation
- Fraud
- Misuse of company funds
- Theft and misappropriation of funds
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Mismanagement
“We want to express our gratitude to those who spoke up and to reassure everyone at the firm of our unwavering commitment to maintaining a respectful workplace. Misconduct of any kind is unacceptable and will be addressed decisively.
“We recognize the seriousness of this matter and have referred it to the appropriate law enforcement, regulatory, and legal authorities in Nigeria, Mauritius, and South Africa. We kindly ask that the privacy of the third party involved be respected.” a company statement read
