Former governor of Ogun State and Senator representing Ogun East in the Senate, Sen. Gbenga Daniel has openly challenged Governor Dapo Abiodun over the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ogun East senatorial ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking during an interview on Beyond the Headlines, Daniel dismissed claims that Abiodun had emerged as a consensus candidate, insisting that what occurred was merely an “endorsement” lacking the agreement of all aspirants.
The former governor, who currently represents Ogun East in the Senate, confirmed that he has obtained nomination forms and completed screening, signalling his determination to contest the APC primaries despite mounting pressure.
Daniel alleged that he was deliberately excluded from a key APC caucus meeting where the governor was endorsed, describing the move as politically improper given his status as the incumbent senator.
“There was no consensus. Consensus requires agreement by all parties involved. What happened was an endorsement,” he said.
Daniel further alleged that some party members were coerced into backing the governor, citing the influence of incumbency and economic hardship among grassroots politicians.
According to him, many individuals who publicly supported the governor had privately expressed reservations, claiming they acted under pressure.
The senator revisited his long-standing political relationship with Abiodun, asserting that he played a key role in supporting the governor’s emergence in 2019, despite opposition from other quarters.
