OGUN APC CRISIS DEEPENS AS ABIODUN, DANIEL TRADE WORDS OVER 2027 POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS

OGUN APC CRISIS DEEPENS AS ABIODUN, DANIEL TRADE WORDS OVER 2027 POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS Fresh political tension has erupted within the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Governor Dapo Abiodun publicly criticised former governor Gbenga Daniel, describing him as “ungrateful” amid growing divisions ahead of the 2027 general elections. The escalating feud reflects deepening cracks within the ruling party over endorsements, succession battles and renewed senatorial ambitions shaping Ogun State’s political landscape. The disagreement follows a series of political endorsements and alignments within the APC as key actors position themselves for the 2027 elections. Governor Abiodun reportedly expressed disappointment over Daniel’s political stance and alleged moves considered contrary to party unity, telling the former governor to “leave the matter to his conscience.”

Political observers say the disagreement centres largely on competing interests surrounding endorsements and control of party structures, particularly within Ogun East Senatorial District. The dispute has revived long-standing rivalries among influential APC leaders in the state. Sources within the party indicate that the crisis is tied to renewed contests for senatorial representation ahead of 2027. Supporters of Governor Abiodun have reportedly pushed for his emergence as a consensus candidate for the Ogun East Senate seat, a development believed to have unsettled rival political blocs aligned with Daniel. The unfolding contest has heightened tensions among party stakeholders, with competing factions mobilising grassroots structures across local government areas. Governor Abiodun’s remarks accusing Daniel of ingratitude mark one of the strongest public confrontations between the two prominent APC figures. While allies of the governor insist his comments were aimed at protecting party cohesion and loyalty, supporters of Daniel argue that internal disagreements should have been resolved privately rather than through public criticism. The verbal exchange has fuelled speculation about widening divisions within Ogun APC ranks. Analysts warn that the internal crisis could weaken APC’s political dominance in Ogun State if unresolved before the next election cycle. Party elders are reportedly making behind-the-scenes efforts to reconcile opposing camps and prevent factionalisation that could benefit opposition parties. Political commentators note that Ogun State has historically witnessed intense intra-party rivalry, often shaping electoral outcomes as much as opposition challenges. The ongoing rift signals an early start to political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 polls, with endorsements becoming a major battleground for influence and succession. Observers believe the outcome of reconciliation efforts within the APC will determine whether the party approaches the elections as a united front or enters the contest divided. For now, the Abiodun-Daniel disagreement underscores growing tensions within Nigeria’s ruling party as political actors reposition for future power struggles..