Daniel rebuts Abiodun’s claims on election support and political structure
Otunba Gbenga Daniel, former Ogun State governor and current senator, has strongly denied claims by Governor Dapo Abiodun that he handed over his political structure to Daniel for the 2003 governorship and 2023 senatorial victories. Daniel’s camp described Abiodun’s statements as attempts to rewrite history and outright falsehoods. They emphasized that Daniel’s electoral successes were due to his own efforts, not Abiodun’s intervention. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the two Ogun political figures.
Key takeaways
- Gbenga Daniel rejected Dapo Abiodun’s assertion that he was instrumental in Daniel’s 2003 and 2023 election wins.
- Daniel’s team stated he won elections through hard work, mass mobilisation, and broad support, not due to Abiodun’s political structure.
- The statement highlighted that Daniel reached out to other aspirants with a “No Victor, No Vanquished” approach after the 2003 primaries.
- Daniel’s camp accused Abiodun of failing to support his 2023 senatorial campaign, despite being invited to major events.
- The team insisted Daniel’s mandate was clear, uncontested, and not a result of any backstage arrangements by Abiodun.
