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During the burial ceremony of the mother of Yeye Olufunke Daniel—wife of former Ogun State Governor His Excellency The Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel FNSE FAEng—the late Mrs. Sabainah Ibironke Opawole (née Osoba), held at Ibara Baptist Church, Isale-Igbein, Abeokuta, the occasion once again confirmed OGD as the only unifying factor in the politics of Ogun State. The presence of the two most prominent gubernatorial candidates for the 2027 election—Senator Olamilekan Adeola ‘YAYI’ of the APC and Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu ‘LADO’ of the PDP—transformed what should have been a solemn funeral into an event resembling a political rally across party lines, where shared interests united all.
OGD’s political style remains the most unique in contemporary Nigerian politics: no permanent friends, no permanent foes. He relates with everyone equally, demonstrating a kind-hearted disposition broad enough to accommodate all. This remarkable trait was further underscored by the attendance of Prince Dapo Abiodun, the incumbent Governor of Ogun State and widely perceived political rival of OGD. It is worth recalling that in March 2020, Governor Dapo Abiodun and former Governor Ibikunle Amosun—who had been estranged since 2019 due to political differences—reunited publicly, sharing their first handshake at the wedding of Gbenga Daniel’s son in Lagos.
These recurring instances establish beyond doubt that OGD is the definitive meeting point in Ogun State politics. His philosophy is anchored not on hatred, but on love and principle. In an era defined by bitter partisanship and zero-sum political calculations, his approach stands as a refreshing anomaly. He has consistently proven that politics need not be a blood sport; rather, it can be a platform for building bridges and fostering reconciliation.
His Excellency The Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel FNSE FAEng embodies a political ethos that prioritizes unity over division, dialogue over conflict, and statesmanship over opportunism. His politics is the most unique in present-day Nigeria—no friends, no foes. He relates with everyone equally, kind-hearted enough to accommodate everyone.
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