Controversy trails IBB’s endorsement of Gbenga Daniel for PDP national chairmanship
- Controversy has been generated over the recent endorsement of Otunba Gbenga Daniel for the PDP national chairmanship by former head of state, Ibrahim Babangida
- IBB had declared his support for Daniel at his Minna hilltop mansion, describing the former Ogun state governor as the breathe of fresh air which the PDP needs at the moment
- An aide to the former head of state however stated that IBB’s comments should not be misconstrued as tacit support for the ex-governor
The recent endorsement of former Ogun state governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, for the national chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), by former head of state, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida aka IBB, has generated controversy, Premium Times reports.
Legit.ng notes that Babangida had declared his support for Daniel on Wednesday, October 4, during a visit by the former Ogun governor, to his Minna hilltop mansion.
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Daniel stated that he decided to pay a visit to the nation’s former leader, as he was convinced that no serious Nigerian politician would seek to attain to such an important position without seeking IBB’s blessing.
In response, IBB described the former governor as the ‘breathe of fresh air’ the party needs at the moment.
Expressing his happiness at the bid by Daniel, IBB stated: “I was elated when I first heard that you were interested in volunteering yourself for this great service to our country.
“You represent the breathe of fresh air that the party deserves at this stage.
“I know OGD very well and I know his unparalleled capacity for work. I have a strong conviction that with OGD as chairman, the party can be turned around again.
“I am supporting you because I know you very well. OGD, you’re my chairman in waiting.”
However, an aide to the former Nigerian leader stated that his comments should not be misconstrued as tacit support for the ex-governor.
He stated: “Other aspirants will also visit him and he will have something to say about them too. IBB is home to all and as a founding father of the PDP, he’s at home with all persons.
“No doubt IBB is close to Daniel; he is also close to Tunde Adeniran, Bode George and Raymond Dokpesi, who will all run for chairman.”
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that according to allegations, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, former Ogun state governor, will formally declare his bid to contest for the Peoples Democratic Party’s national chairmanship position, on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.
The opposition party’s elective National Convention is scheduled to take place on December 9, 2017.
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Source: Legit.ng
