Senator Gbenga Daniel of Ogun East has categorically denied rumors suggesting that he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His clear response comes amidst circulating reports following his suspension from the APC in Ogun State.
In a statement issued by his media office, Senator Daniel dismissed the speculation as entirely false. He emphasized that he remains a loyal APC member, committed to the party and to serving as a senator for his constituents. This declaration has helped put an end to widespread rumor and media chatter.
The rumors of a potential defection surfaced shortly after Daniel and his associate, Kunle Folarin, were indefinitely suspended by the Ogun State APC over alleged anti-party behavior. This friction had sparked speculation that Daniel might abandon the ruling party for the opposition.
Acknowledging the suspicions, the statement was clear in its intent: “For the avoidance of doubt, Senator Gbenga Daniel is and remains a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, a Senator and remains on the platform of the APC.” With this, he reaffirmed his loyalty to the party, indicating that any suggestion elsewhere is misleading.
Senator Daniel’s defection from the PDP to the APC in 2021 was previously seen as a strategic gain for the APC, particularly in the Southwest. His return to the opposition now would reflect a reversal of that trajectory—and his clear denial, therefore, confirms his intent to continue working within the APC despite the internal challenges.
Political watchers in Ogun have interpreted his statement as a signal that he plans to resolve the internal disputes from within, rather than pursuing partisan realignment. Some analysts argue that Daniel’s defiance of the defections narrative indicates his intention to reclaim influence and remain relevant inside the APC framework.
As national attention focuses on party dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections, this clarification from a prominent political figure like Senator Daniel helps stabilize perceptions in a tense political climate.
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