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May 15, 2026:
Gbenga Daniel, the former Governor of Ogun State and current Senator representing Ogun East, has openly challenged the perceived political invincibility of Governor Dapo Abiodun, insisting that incumbency is never a guarantee of victory.
Speaking with a sense of historical authority, the veteran politician dismissed the notion that holding executive power secures an automatic win, citing his own past electoral successes against sitting officials in the state.
According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of TVC News on Thursday May 14, 2026, while addressing the friction within the party, he stated, “we have beaten incumbents before, and they have been known to lose, so that is not an issue for me.
Daniel used the platform to clarify his role in the current administration’s rise, arguing that his political machinery was the deciding factor during the very closely contested 2019 elections.
The Senator provided a detailed breakdown of past results to back his claims, noting that the Governor actually lost in two out of the three senatorial districts during his first run.
He emphasized that without the strategic support from his base in Ogun East, the story of the current leadership might have been very different, adding that the facts and figures of the results remain completely undisputed.
Reflecting on the 2023 elections, Daniel pointed out that the Governor struggled even within his own immediate constituency and hometown despite having all the resources of the state at his disposal.
He argued that this serves as a clear reminder that the electorate prioritizes tangible contributions over the mere title of being an incumbent, further fueling the conversation about the shifting political dynamics within the region.
In his concluding remarks, the Senator maintained that he remains unfazed by political opposition or threats, as his primary focus is the welfare of the people he represents at the National Assembly.
He urged observers to look at the history of Ogun politics, which proves that the power of the people will always outweigh the influence of any single individual, regardless of their current office or position.
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