APC Sagamu suspension triggers firm rebuttal as Ward 04 leaders insist Senator Daniel’s suspension stands despite National Secretariat directives

The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ward 04, Sagamu Local Government has been drawn to the press release issued by MJS Partners on behalf of Senator Otunba Olugbenga Daniel regarding the letter from the National Secretariat of our great Party dated 17 November, 2025.

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While it is not the intention of the ward to publicly engage non-members on issues concerning the party, it is considered imperative to clarify and restate as follows:

1. We are sure the communication made to NWC by the State Chapter was in relation to the suspension of Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel.

The decision to suspend him was itself taken by the ward 4 executive committee and communicated to the State Executive pertained to anti-party activities.

This was after the Senator failed to honour invitations extended to him to appear to defend the allegations at the investigation panel.

2. The point made above is important as, contrary to the assertion of the National Secretary, Sen. Surajudeen Bashiru contained in his letter dated 17 November 2025, the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against a party member is, to use the exact words of the Party Constitution, the exclusive preserve of the “Executive Committee Concerned” which depending on the allegations made, may be any of the Executive Councils at the Ward, Local Government, State, Zonal or National levels.

Whilst Article 21(5)(vii) of the Constitution also grants the National Working Committee the power to suspend erring members, that power does not in itself abrogate that of the Executive Councils, nor does it subject their decisions at any level to the review of the National Working Committee.

On the contrary, the exercise by any Executive Council of its disciplinary power, inclusive of the power of suspension such as that made in relation to Senator Gbenga Daniel, is subject only to appeal as outlined in Article 21.4.

Again, at the risk of repetition and for the purpose of emphasis, no provision of Article 21(4)subjects the decision to suspend the Senator to the overview of the National Working Committee.

3. Consequent upon the foregoing, the directive contained in the letter of the National Secretary is misplaced and has no foundation in the Party’s Constitution.

The NWC cannot issue any directive to review, nullify, set aside, or reverse the valid suspension earlier imposed on Senator Otunba Olugbenga Daniel by the appropriate Party organs in Ogun State.

While it may be conceded that Senator Otunba Olugbenga Daniel is yet to be expelled from the party, the fact of suspension, which remains unchallenged in accordance with the Party Constitution, brings a temporary halt to his rights, privileges and obligations in the party.

4. This entire episode originated from the last general elections, when Senator Otunba Olugbenga Daniel acted in open defiance of the Party and engaged in actions inimical to the interest of the party and its candidates in Ogun State.

Beyond the elections, he further attempted to obstruct and frustrate the course of justice during the Election Petitions Tribunal sittings by actions and interventions that were directly hostile to the interests of the APC and its candidates.

These and many more are the unchallenged anti-party activities of the suspended senator.