Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has welcomed members of the political families of former governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel and the late Senator Buruji Kashamu into the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Abiodun described their decision to join the APC as a significant step towards strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The governor received the groups during a meeting held at the Presidential Lodge in Abeokuta, where he commended them for choosing to work with the APC and support the party and its candidates across the Ogun East Senatorial District.
“We received at the Presidential Lodge, Abeokuta, a delegation of political leaders and supporters from Ogun East, including members of the OGD political family and the Buruji Kashamu political group, who have resolved to align fully with the mainstream leadership of our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC),” the governor stated in a post on his X handle.
He said politicians with common interests should be able to work together and speak with one voice, particularly during an election year, instead of dividing their efforts among different political parties.
“We welcome their decision to put past political differences behind them and work collectively for the progress of our party and our dear state,” he stated, adding that the new members have assured of full integration into the party structures at the grassroots, “without bitterness or discrimination.”
“As we approach the 2027 general elections, our focus is on building a stronger and more united APC across Ogun State.”
The Ogun governor urge the new members to join them in mobilising for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and for the success of all APC candidates across Ogun State.
He emphasised that their goal is t0 to deepen the unity of the party and work towars ensuring victory for President Tinubu and the APC in Ogun State in 2027.
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Abiodun, however, expressed concern over the recent relaunch of the foundation of Daniel, who represents Ogun East Senatorial District and is a former governor of the state.
He noted that the event was attended by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, as the special guest of honour.
According to the governor, the development appeared to suggest that Daniel had chosen to operate outside the mainstream of the APC, despite his position as a respected political figure in Ogun State.
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