 in Ogun State escalated on Monday as former governor and senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, was reportedly denied entry into party caucus meeting){kind=link}
Ogun APC Rift Deepens as Gbenga Daniel Barred from “Kangaroo” Senatorial Caucus Meeting
Tensions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State escalated on Monday as former governor and senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, was reportedly denied entry into a “Kangaroo” party caucus meeting in Ijebu-Ode.
The meeting, described as a “Kangaroo meeting” by party members in Ijebu, held at Adeola Odutola Hall and scheduled for 11 a.m., was convened as an emergency gathering of party stakeholders across the Ogun East Senatorial District. Invitees included former party chairmen, past and present National Assembly members, and councillors.
However, drama unfolded when Daniel’s convoy was blocked from accessing the venue, according to videos circulating on social media. In one clip, supporters of the senator were seen chanting “OGD” as security personnel attempted to negotiate entry at the gate.
Addressing supporters from his vehicle, Daniel said he arrived at the venue around 10 a.m. but was prevented from entering.
“We are here for our caucus meeting, and I got here by 10 a.m. They said we shouldn’t enter the venue in Ijebu-Ode,” he stated. “If they do anything here today without my presence, it is an exercise in futility. Their actions will amount to self-deceit.”
Daniel’s media aide, Steve Oliyide, confirmed the incident, alleging that the meeting was dominated by loyalists of Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun.
“What we know is that his loyalists are gathered and preventing others from gaining access,” Oliyide said. “It’s not only OGD they bounced. Anyone who is not aligned with the governor was turned back. Even former local government chairmen and other stakeholders were threatened.”
Efforts to reach the APC state publicity secretary, Femi Nuberu, for comment were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
Party sources indicated that discussions at the meeting may include plans to endorse a consensus candidate for the Ogun East senatorial district ahead of the next election cycle.
The incident underscores a growing political rivalry between Daniel and Governor Abiodun, with both figures believed to be positioning for influence over the 2027 senatorial ticket in Ogun East.
