Senator Daniel Blasts Gov. Abiodun: Ogun People Won’t Be Victims Of Petty Politics

Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on Saturday accused Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration of engaging in hostility and petty politics against him.

Daniel alleged that the Abiodun-led government has been deliberately obstructing federal projects capable of benefiting the people of Ogun State.

The rift deepened after the state government reportedly issued a ‘stop work’ order on the reconstruction of Paddy Arikawe Oye Igbimo Road in Sagamu GRA—a constituency project facilitated by Senator Daniel.

Through his media aide, Steve Oloyede, Daniel criticized the state Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, insisting the directive was politically motivated.

But in a swift rebuttal, the government dismissed the allegation as “egregious falsehood.” Governor Abiodun’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, explained that the contractor, Minim and Tonye Nigeria Limited, was merely asked to obtain proper clearance since the road falls under state jurisdiction.

Speaking during his Midterm Community Assessment and Review Tour of the BATOGD Movement in Ijebu North East LGA, Daniel stressed that what Ogun needs is partnership, not antagonism.

“What we expect from the state government is cooperation, not hostility. Petty politics must never be allowed to short-change our people,” he said.

Daniel reminded the public that the Paddy Arikawe Road, now at the center of the controversy, was first opened and tarred with drainages by OGROMA in 2004 under his administration, but has since been neglected until he managed to reintroduce it as a palliative project.

He emphasized that as a Senator, the state government should support his efforts to attract federal projects, not frustrate them.

Daniel also highlighted that nearly 100 kilometers of roads across Ijebu North East remain in deplorable condition and urged urgent state intervention:

“These roads are lifelines for farmers, traders, students, and businesses. Their rehabilitation will ease movement, boost commerce, and restore hope to our people. We sincerely appeal to the state government to act now and allow the Federal Government to complement its efforts.”