Drama in Ogun as Gbenga Daniel Denied Entry to APC Caucus Meeting

Drama in Ogun as Gbenga Daniel Denied Entry to APC Caucus Meeting

There was mild drama on Monday morning in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, as former governor and senator, Gbenga Daniel, was denied entry into the Ogun East caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress.

The meeting, held at Adeola Odutola College, drew party stakeholders from across the Ogun East senatorial district but was overshadowed by tensions after security operatives locked the gate and prevented Daniel and his entourage from gaining access.

Eyewitness accounts and videos circulating online showed party supporters chanting “OGD! OGD!” in solidarity with the former governor, while one of his aides was seen engaging individuals stationed behind the gate in an attempt to secure entry.

In another video, Daniel addressed his supporters from a branded campaign bus associated with the BAT/OGD political movement, expressing shock over the development.

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“We are here for our Ogun East APC caucus meeting, but surprisingly, we have been barred. We are told that we can’t enter. Let it be said that whatever they do here today is null and void,” he said.

Further checks indicated that the notice convening the emergency stakeholders’ meeting included a broad list of party leaders and stakeholders, such as deputy governors, past and serving local government chairmen, councillors, and current as well as former members of the state and National Assembly—categories under which Daniel clearly falls.

Party insiders suggest the exclusion may be linked to deepening internal divisions within the Ogun APC, particularly in Ogun East, where competing political interests and alignments have intensified ahead of future elections.

Although no official statement has been issued by the Ogun APC leadership explaining the decision, the incident has sparked concerns about party unity and cohesion, with analysts warning that unresolved internal conflicts could weaken the party’s structure in the state.

Observers also note that Ogun politics has long been shaped by factional rivalries, and the latest development signals a possible escalation of those tensions within the ruling party.

As of the time of filing this report, efforts to get a reaction from party officials were unsuccessful, while supporters of Daniel insist the move undermines internal democracy within the APC.

Drama in Ogun as Gbenga Daniel Denied Entry to APC Caucus Meeting