Gbenga Daniel
Otunba Gbenga Daniel served as the governor of Ogun State from 2003 to 2007 and was a key figure in the state's political evolution. His administration focused on infrastructure development and economic growth, and he remains an influential leader within the Peoples Democratic Party.
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Otunba Gbenga Daniel described Awolowo as someone who refused to treat politics as improvisation.
A Benchmark for Uncommon Leadership
Nigeria· 2026-03-06
Gbenga Daniel was one of the ex-governors in attendance at the event.
Tinubu Can't Fix 57 Years of Nigeria's Misrule: OpadokunNigeria· 2026-01-16
The then Governor Gbenga Daniel supported Gboyega Isiaka as the candidate from Ogun West senatorial district.
Abiodun Promises Peaceful Handover in Ogun State by 2027Nigeria· 2025-12-25
Former Governor Gbenga Daniel expressed gratitude to God for the life of the late former First Lady.
Obasanjo family holds 20th Stella Obasanjo memorial serviceNigeria· 2025-10-25
Former Governor Gbenga Daniel is criticized for not remitting 25 months’ worth of deductions.
Ogun Pension Probe: PDP Demands N82bn AccountNigeria· 2025-07-06
Former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, was among the dignitaries at the event.
Obasanjo, Osinbajo, others bid late Adebanjo farewellNigeria· 2025-05-03
Senator Gbenga Daniel is cited as a key PDP stakeholder who left the party due to dissatisfaction with Atiku's leadership.
Wike fires back at Atiku, Dele Momodu over zoning commentNigeria· 2025-05-01
The SWDC Bill was sponsored by Ogun East Senator Gbenga Daniel.
Nigeria’s geopolitical zones as development centresNigeria· 2025-04-23
Senator Gbenga Daniel celebrated Easter as a symbol of new beginnings.
Govs, CAN, other preach love, hope at EasterNigeria· 2025-04-21
Gbenga Daniel has advocated a constitutional amendment that would restrict immunity from prosecution strictly to the offices of the President and Vice-President.
Limit immunity to president, vice-president alone, says Gbenga DanielNigeria· 2025-04-09Otunba Gbenga Daniel is the former governor of the state and Senator representing Ogun East.
Tinubu hails Adegunwa's N2bn trauma centre, seeks healthcare collaborationNigeria· 2025-04-05
Gbenga Daniel, the former governor of Ogun State, criticized Governor Dapo Abiodun over the takeover of TASUED by the Federal Government.
Daniel, Abiodun trade words over TASUED takeover by FGNigeria· 2025-03-28
Gbenga Daniel has congratulated South-West lawmakers for their relentless efforts in securing the passage of the South-West Development Commission Bill.
Gbenga Daniel hails Tinubu, N'Assembly over south west commission billNigeria· 2025-03-26
Senator Gbenga Daniel pointed to other territorial disputes affecting Nigeria.
N’Assembly probes Cameroon’s alleged encroachment on Nigerian islandsNigeria· 2025-03-19
The panel, led by former Osun State Governor, Chief Bisi Akande, and former Ogun State Governor, Chief Gbenga Daniel, had advised that Obasa should step down after being reinstated.
Tinubu overrules Akande panel, backs Obasa to remain Lagos SpeakerNigeria· 2025-03-13
Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel is urged to support the Remo people's aspirations.
Panel proposes 'Remo-Ijebu State' with Sagamu as capitalNigeria· 2025-02-28
Tunji Akinosi was nominated to be a commissioner under Otunba Gbenga Daniel’s administration.
Why Ogun West gladiators must unite for 2027 gov race – Punch NewspapersNigeria· 2025-02-18
Gbenga Daniel is a former Ogun State governor.
Adeboye, Anyaoku, Osinbajo, Obi, ex-govs attend commendation serviceNigeria· 2025-02-17
The former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, was also at Adebanjo’s residence to pay his respects.
Osinbajo, Adeboye, Peter Obi visit late Adebanjo’s residenceNigeria· 2025-02-16
Daniel said Adebanjo was of the old 'Awo stock' in Yoruba ethos.
Tinubu, ex-presidents pay tributes as Afenifere leader Adebanjo dies at 96Nigeria· 2025-02-15
Gbenga Daniel expressed sadness over the passage of Ayo Adebanjo and described him as a legendary and exemplary leader.
Daniel, Amosun, Oyetola pay tribute to Ayo AdebanjoNigeria· 2025-02-14
Gbenga Daniel served as a governor of Ogun State from 2003 to 2007.
A case for power shift and justice in 2027Nigeria· 2025-02-10
