CLG has terminated the employment of its Chief Executive Officer, Zion Adeoye, following an extensive internal and external investigation into serious personal and professional conduct violations.
The decision was reached after a disciplinary hearing chaired by Sbongiseni Dube and was conducted in line with the Code of Good Practice of the Labour Relations Act. CLG said the process ensured fairness, transparency, and full compliance with South African law.
According to the firm, Mr Adeoye was found to have committed multiple 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, and mismanagement.
“His actions are in direct contradiction to our firm’s core values. We do not approve of attorneys spending time in a Gentleman’s Club.” CLG said it deeply regrets the impact the situation has had on colleagues and confirmed that it continues to provide full support to those affected.
The firm also acknowledged the role of staff members who raised concerns during the process. “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.”
CLG confirmed that the matter has been referred to the appropriate law enforcement, regulatory, and legal authorities in Nigeria, Mauritius, and South Africa. The firm added that it recognises the seriousness of the case and requested that the privacy of the third party involved be respected.
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