Tension Rises As Former Governor Gbenga Daniel Blocked From APC Meeting

The former governor of Ogun State made the claim in a viral video shared online.

Speaking from his branded white campaign bus under the OGD/PBAT Movement, Daniel expressed displeasure over the situation, insisting that any outcome of the meeting would not be valid.

He said, “We are here for our Ogun East APC caucus meeting, but surprisingly, we have been barred; we are told that we can’t enter. Let it be clear that whatever is done here today is null and void.”

The invitation for the emergency stakeholders’ meeting, issued by the party leadership in Ijebu Ode, had listed deputy governors, serving and former local government chairmen, councillors, and current and former members of the state and National Assemblies as expected attendees.

In a related development, Daniel also described his successor, former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, as an “enfant terrible successor.”

He made the remark during his 70th birthday church service held in Sagamu, where Amosun was also present.

The two were once political allies before their relationship broke down ahead of the 2007 governorship election, when Amosun contested against Daniel’s re-election bid.

Although Daniel won the 2007 election, the rivalry intensified in 2011 as his tenure was coming to an end.

Reflecting on their political history at the event, Daniel said Amosun was eager to become governor and opposed his second-term ambition in 2007.