Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East, has rebutted reports claiming his suspension from the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming that he remains a party member and warning of legal recourse over what his media office described as “libellous” publications.
In an official statement titled “Rejoinder: Oguninsight and News Across Online News Platforms: Libellous Publications Against His Excellency, The Senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel,” the senator’s media office condemned an article published by Oguninsight and reprinted by national outlets including Vanguard and PM News. The article, titled “Why APC Suspended Senator Gbenga Daniel,” is said to have damaged his long-standing reputation.
“These publications [are] ‘offensive, malicious and libellous,’ capable of hurting or injuring the hard-earned reputation” of the senator, the statement read, noting his years of distinguished service in politics, business, and public life.
The media office demanded a retraction and an apology within seven days in national newspapers and the removal of the articles from social and online platforms. It warned that failure to comply would trigger “all necessary legal actions,” with lawyers already briefed to proceed.
The statement reaffirmed that Senator Daniel remains a duly elected APC member, contradicting the suspended claims.
