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A prominent traditional chief and medical luminary, Dr. Sonny Folorunso Kuku, has paid glowing tribute to former Ogun State governor and senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, describing him as a “born leader” whose life embodies excellence across engineering, politics, and business. In a detailed tribute marking Daniel’s 70th birthday, Kuku highlighted OGD’s lifelong commitment to discipline, mentorship, and service, noting that his rise to prominence was shaped by guidance from notable figures such as Obafemi Awolowo and business mogul Otunba Subomi Balogun. He traced Daniel’s journey from engineering excellence where he became a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering to political relevance, including his role in the pro-democracy struggle alongside Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). Kuku emphasized that Daniel’s political tutelage translated into tangible achievements, including serving two terms as Governor of Ogun State and his current role as a dis...