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APC Caucus: Group Backs Party’s Decision, Urges Gbenga Daniel To Uphold Democratic Norms

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The Centre for the Advocacy for Human Rights and Social Justice has thrown its weight behind the decision of the Ogun East Senatorial District caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to restrict attendance at its recent meeting to duly accredited members, describing the move as a necessary step to preserve order, discipline and institutional integrity. In a press release made available to journalists and signed by its Leader, Olufemi Akindele, the group said the controversy surrounding the alleged exclusion of Senator Gbenga Daniel was being unnecessarily amplified, stressing that party structures must be respected by all members, regardless of status. The organisation maintained that caucus meetings are governed by clear guidelines and are not open gatherings, noting that attendance is typically based on prior invitation and recognition within the party hierarchy. It argued that the decision to limit participation was neither arbitrary nor targeted, but consistent with establish...
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Police Thwart Daniel’s ‘Illegal Rally’ in Ijebu-Ode, Deepening Ogun APC Rift —Ex-Governor Accused of Fanning Factional Crisis Ahead of 2027

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A heavy security presence in Ijebu-Ode on Wednesday effectively shut down what authorities described as an unlawful political gathering linked to former governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel, in a move that has intensified tensions within the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Armed police operatives barricaded the Obanta Club and reportedly restricted access to Daniel’s residence in the early hours, preventing a planned assembly of loyalists under the banner of the BATOGD Community Assessment and Review initiative. While no arrests were recorded, the operation has further exposed deepening cracks within the ruling party in Ogun East Senatorial District. Police sources characterised the action as preventive, citing intelligence that suggested a high risk of confrontation between rival factions. Within APC circles, Daniel’s planned meeting was widely viewed as a direct challenge to the party’s established leadership structure. Party insiders argue that the former governo...
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Misplaced Blame, Missed Priorities: Why Targeting Matawalle Won't Fix Nigeria's Security Crisis

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By James Ezema The recent call by a U.S.-based lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels, for the removal of Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has stirred predictable reactions across political and media spaces. Yet, beneath the headlines lies a more important question: is Nigeria’s deepening insecurity the failure of one man—or the consequence of entrenched systemic weaknesses? Reducing a complex, multi-layered national security crisis to the performance of a single officeholder is not only analytically flawed—it risks distracting from the structural reforms Nigeria urgently needs. A CRISIS DECADES IN THE MAKING Nigeria’s insecurity did not begin with Matawalle, nor with the current administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. From the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East to banditry in the North-West and communal conflicts cum farmers/herders clashes in parts of the Middle Belt, the country’s security challenges are rooted in long-standing governance gaps. These include:  I. ...
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Accreditation Over Intimidation: The Truth Behind Daniel’s Ijebu-Ode Drama

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By Adeola Ogunbanwo  The events at the APC senatorial meeting in Ijebu-Ode have once again exposed a familiar pattern in the political conduct of Gbenga Daniel—a calculated attempt to substitute compliance with confrontation, and procedure with propaganda. Let’s dispense with the fiction. He was not shut out. He was asked—like every other leader—to respect accreditation. This was a closed-door, high-level party meeting, not a campaign ground for showmanship. Invitations were strictly personal. Attendance was controlled. Security was not optional—it was fundamental. Yet, Otunba Daniel chose to arrive with a busload of unidentified individuals, in what can only be described as a deliberate attempt to create pressure where none was warranted. That move was not accidental. It was strategic. When a seasoned politician ignores clear protocol, it is not ignorance—it is intent. The objective was obvious: force a situation, provoke resistance, and then pivot to a narrative of exclusion. It ...
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Re: Ogun East Senatorial Endorsement Of Dapo Abiodun: Finally Over For Otunba Gbenga Daniel

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My attention has just been drawn to an article written by Wale Onifade  with the stated caption below : Ogun East Ticket, How Dapo Abiodun Is Bullying, Threatening And Manipulating His Way To A Senatorial Showdown  Ordinarily, I would never have dignify such insanely and mischievous diatribes with a response but due to its extremely divisive nature, it is only natural that I put this down. The writer mission has exposed the attributes of someone who perhaps might be suffering from Pseudologia Fantastica . His mission was not only mischievous and dishonest but erroneous with incorrect narratives that can only be  spun by unctuous, dissipated, debauched and desperate elements attempting to turn a perfectly organized APC Ogun East Stake Holder meetings  where His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun was endorsed as the Senatorial candidate of APC in upcoming 2027 General elections into something mendacious and devious. There is a season for politics, and then there is a seaso...
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Ogun East APC Endorses Dapo Abiodun For Senate Ahead Of 2027 Polls

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Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East Senatorial District have unanimously endorsed Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, as their consensus candidate for the 2027 senatorial election. The endorsement was announced on Monday at a well-attended gathering held at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode, bringing together a broad coalition of party leaders and grassroots representatives from across the district. The event drew members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), former and serving local government chairmen, past and present lawmakers at both state and national levels, councillors from all wards in the district, as well as women and youth leaders. In attendance were: all councillors across Ogun East; all ward chairmen; all ward executives; all local government chairmen; all local government executives; all serving members of the National Assembly; all serving members of the State House of Assembly; all past members of the State and National Assemb...
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Okunbadejo Distances Self from Ogun Deputy Governor Rumours

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My attention has been drawn to misleading reports circulating on social media suggesting that I, Dapo Okunbadejo, am being considered for the position of Deputy Governor of Ogun State. I wish to state unequivocally that these claims are entirely false. At no time have I held discussions, engaged in consultations, or indicated interest—publicly or privately—in such a position. My focus remains firmly on my current responsibilities as Chief Economic Adviser and Honourable Commissioner of Finance, where I am fully committed to supporting the ongoing fiscal and economic reforms of the Ogun State Government. I urge the public and media to disregard these unfounded insinuations and rely only on verified information from credible sources. Dapo Okunbadejo Chief Economic Adviser / Honourable Commissioner of Finance, Ogun State
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