Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary scheduled for Monday, citing fears of violence against his supporters.
The former Ogun State Governor, who is seeking re-election, has been in a prolonged political rift with Governor Dapo Abiodun over the APC ticket for Ogun East.
In a statement released on Sunday by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Otunba Gbenga Daniel (BATOGD) Movement, Daniel directed his supporters to boycott the primary election over serious security concerns.
The statement, signed by the movement’s Director General, General Olumuyiwa Okunowo (rtd), and 34 others, alleged suspicious movements of miscreants and threats from agents linked to the state government.
“In the last few days we have seen all manners of strange movements and miscreants taking positions and ready to strike down our people. We have heard and seen agents of the state government threatening fire and brimstone against our supporters,” the statement read.
It added that the group could not expose its supporters to danger. Consequently, Senator Daniel was advised to distance himself from the primary, while supporters were asked to stay away from the venues on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Daniel’s media aide, Steve Oliyide, confirmed the decision, stating that the safety of supporters was more important than contesting the election.
“Yes, because we cannot put our supporters in harm’s way. Their safety is more of our concern than the contest. If the party is ready to conduct a free and fair election and can guarantee the safety of our members, then we are game,” Oliyide said.
The development further escalates the tension within the Ogun State APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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