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As an astute observer of Ogun’s volatile political landscape, the ongoing feud in Ogun State between Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) offers a riveting spectacle of ambition, betrayal, and inevitable downfall. Yesterday’s events, December 18, 2025, at the APC National Caucus meeting in Aso Rock Villa delivered a dramatic twist, with OGD striding confidently among the party’s titans, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and a cadre of governors, senators, and stakeholders. This wasn’t just a routine gathering; it was a high-stakes affirmation of OGD’s unshakeable position within the APC, shattering the illusions spun by Abiodun’s camp and setting the stage for a 2027 showdown that promises to be nothing short of explosive.
Picture the scene: Amid deliberations on the party’s future, OGD’s presence, captured in viral photos alongside figures like Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, served as a bold counterpunch to the governor’s smear tactics. For months, Abiodun’s loyalists, those shadowy data boys and media aides operating from digital trenches, have flooded social media with tales of OGD’s suspension from Sagamu Ward 12. Allegations of anti-party activities during a by-election, ignored disciplinary hearings, and even denials of his membership were ratified by the Ogun APC chapter, all under Abiodun’s watchful eye. These moves, defiant of the national party’s constitution, reek of desperation, a governor weaponizing state resources to bulldoze rivals, including demolishing OGD-linked projects in Ogun East to force a political retreat or defection to the PDP.
But hold your breath for the suspenseful revelation: The APC’s National Working Committee (NWC) has repeatedly slammed this farce, affirming OGD as a “bona fide member” and ordering the state chapter to stand down. Despite local defiance from ward executives like Adebayo Ismail, who bizarrely claim the NWC oversteps, this national backing exposes Abiodun’s plot as a house of cards. The governor’s ambitions for the Ogun East senatorial seat in 2027 drive this chaos; with his term ending, he’s clearing the path by any means, spreading defection rumors while ignoring OGD’s firm denials and loyalty pledges. It’s a strategy straight out of a thriller novel, intimidation, fabrication, and division, but one doomed to backfire spectacularly.
From my vantage point, OGD’s approach is a lesson in masterful restraint and foresight. Instead of descending into mudslinging, he’s amplified his grassroots legacy, reminding Ogun East voters of his infrastructure triumphs as former governor. His critiques of Abiodun’s “intolerant” governance hit home, portraying the governor as a petty autocrat more fixated on vendettas than progress. By aligning visibly with APC heavyweights at the caucus, OGD cements himself as indispensable, eroding Abiodun’s grip from within. The excitement mounts: Will Abiodun’s minions escalate their digital assaults, only to face further humiliation? Or will internal rifts force a humiliating climbdown?
Make no mistake, this is Abiodun’s empire crumbling in real time. His media aides and data boys, those anonymous purveyors of fake news, will be left exposed and irrelevant, their lies evaporating as electorates awaken to the self-serving agenda. The governor’s broader missteps, like meddling in traditional affairs amid political intrigue, only heighten his vulnerabilities, painting him as a leader out of touch and overreaching. Come 2027, OGD is poised to snatch the APC ticket and cruise to reelection in a landslide, delivering a crushing defeat that consigns Abiodun and his allies to political obscurity. The disgrace will be total: schemes unraveled, ambitions dashed, and a stark reminder that in Nigerian politics, overplaying your hand invites epic failure. Ogun East, the tide is turning, stay riveted, for the climax promises fireworks that will echo far beyond the state.
By A.R. Olanrewaju.
SB E-news.
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