The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward 4 in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State has reaffirmed the suspension of Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East in the National Assembly. The decision was made in response to alleged anti-party activities, and the ward’s executive committee insists that the suspension remains in effect despite a recent directive from the party’s national secretariat.
According to a statement issued by the ward’s chairman, Adebayo Ismail, and secretary, Durojaiye Oluwole, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party does not have the authority to review, nullify, or reverse the suspension. The ward’s executive committee maintains that the suspension was imposed in accordance with the party’s constitution, which grants the executive committee at each level the power to initiate disciplinary proceedings against members.
The statement explains that the decision to suspend Senator Daniel was taken after he failed to respond to invitations to defend himself against allegations of anti-party activities. The allegations stem from his actions during the last general elections, where he allegedly worked against the party’s interests and candidates in Ogun State. Furthermore, he attempted to obstruct the course of justice during the Election Petitions Tribunal sittings, which the ward’s executive committee views as a serious breach of party discipline.
The ward’s executive committee emphasizes that the suspension is a temporary measure that brings a halt to Senator Daniel’s rights, privileges, and obligations within the party. While he has not been expelled, the suspension remains in effect until further notice. The committee stresses that it is committed to upholding discipline, fairness, and due process within the party and will not be swayed by external directives that contradict the party’s constitution.
The APC’s national secretariat had issued a press release on November 17, 2025, which the ward’s executive committee has dismissed as misplaced and without foundation in the party’s constitution. The committee’s stance is that the National Working Committee cannot override the decisions of lower-level executive councils, and that the suspension of Senator Daniel is a valid exercise of the ward’s disciplinary powers.
The development highlights the ongoing internal conflicts within the APC and the challenges of maintaining party discipline. As the party navigates these issues, it remains to be seen how the suspension of Senator Daniel will be resolved and what implications it may have for the party’s overall cohesion and effectiveness.