Breaking: APC Suspends Ex-Gov Gbenga Daniel, 1 Other, Gives Reason
- The APC in Ogun has announced the suspension of Gbenga Daniel, the senator representing Ogun East and former governor of the state
- Nuberu Olufemi, the APC spokesperson in the state, disclosed the development in a statement, adding that Daniel was suspended along with Hon. Kunle Folarin
- The APC explained that Daniel and Folarin were suspended because of their failure to appear before the disciplinary committee and respond to anti-party allegations levelled against them
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun has suspended the senator representing Ogun East and former governor of the state, Gbenga Daniel, over allegations of engaging in anti-party activities.
Daniel was suspended along with Hon. Kunle Folarin for the same reason. This was announced in a statement by Nuberu Olufemi, the director of publicity of the APC and made available to journalists in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Tuesday, August 20.
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How APC suspended Gbenga Daniel
According to Vanguard, Olufemi explained that Daniel and Folarin were suspended by their wards, which were Ward 4 and Ward 6, in the Sagamu local government area of the state. The move followed their failure to appear before a disciplinary committee, which was set up to review the complaints against them.
The statement reads in part:
“In exercise of its powers, the State Working Committee of the APC in Ogun State affirms the suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel and Hon. Kunle Folarin by their respective wards.”
The statement further explained that the report of the disciplinary committee was reviewed by the APC state working committee, led by Chief Yemi Sanusi, on Tuesday, August 19. According to the party, the suspension of the former governor was in line with due process, as
It emphasised the importance of upholding discipline and procedures, adding that the suspension would give room for further review and the outcome of the internal processes.
Daniel accuses Abiodun of witch-hunting him
This came days after Daniel accused Governor Dapo Abiodun of allegedly ordering the demolition of his residence and hotels in the Sagamu area of the state. The Ogun state government has ordered the demolition of his private residence, the Asoludero Court, Conference Hotels Limited, and the hotel annexe in Sagamu.
Senator Daniel stated that the governor's order was conveyed through notices of contravention, quit, and threat of demolition, which were to be posted on the properties within the next three days, and were pasted on the properties on Friday, August 8, at approximately 4 pm.
Daniel’s media aide, Steve Oliyide, disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He said the move to demolish his properties is clear political persecution. He added that the allegations levelled against him are deeply rooted in a thuggish and political vindictiveness at its highest level.
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"Suspend my allowance": Daniel to Abiodun
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Senator Daniel called for the suspension of his pension and allowances from the state governor.
Daniel, who served as Ogun governor between 2003 and 2011, disclosed that he made the request after he was sworn in as a member of the 10th Senate.
Giving his reasons, the former governor said the request was made in good conscience, guiding ethics and moral principles.
Source: Legit.ng
