The Ogun State government has demolished DATKEM Plaza in Ijebu Ode owned by a former lady of the state, Yeye Olufunke Daniel, wife of former Governor Gbenga Daniel. Daniel is the Senator representing Ogun East senatorial district of the state in the 10th Senate. Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senator Daniel belong to the same party – the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The construction of the building started in 2009 and it was scheduled for inauguration at the end of September 2023. The building reportedly cost about N1 billion.
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By Kayode Fasua
Last Tuesday’s defection of former governor of Ogun State, Chief Gbenga Daniel, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been described as a boost to the latter’s chances of returning to power in 2023.
This was disclosed to THISDAY by a chieftain APC in Ogun State, Prince ‘Tope Armstrong Akintunde.
Akintunde, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Aerofield Homes, a property development concern, said that the former two-term governor remained an invaluable asset to the ruling party, both in Nigeria and in Ogun State.
He equally commended the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, for returning to his roots, Ikenne Remo, in Ikenne Local Government area of Ogun State, to revalidate his APC membership.
By Azuka Ogujiuba
Adebola Williams, the CEO RED|For Africa embarked on his blissful wedlock journey on Sunday, 27 December, 2020 as his family got introduced, the traditional way, to the family of bride-to-be, Kehinde Daniel in Lagos.
Accompanied by friends, family, and well-wishers including two-time governor and current Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi; former Education Minister and Vice-President of the World Bank, Oby Ezekwesili, and other notable personalities, the colourful event was a celebration of love by both families.
The introduction ceremony which was compered by veteran broadcaster, Yemi Sodimu saw the father of the bride, former Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel and his wife, Yeye Olufunke Daniel play the quintessential host to guests from across the country who came to celebrate with them at their lavish Lagos home in this grand, yet intimate ceremony.