APC Suspends Former Governor Over Alleged Anti-party Activities

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday announced the suspension of former governor and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, alongside one of his loyalists, Kunle Folarin, over allegations of anti-party misconduct.

Naija News reports that the party’s Director of Publicity, Nuberu Olufemi, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists after the State Working Committee (SWC) meeting held in Abeokuta.

The meeting was presided over by the state chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi.

According to Olufemi, the suspension of Daniel and Folarin, both members of the APC from Ward 4 and Ward 6 in Sagamu Local Government Area, followed a review of the reports submitted by their ward disciplinary committees.

Disciplinary Committees Set Up

The statement explained: “Ward 4, Sagamu Local Government set up a disciplinary committee on the alleged misconduct bordering on anti-party activities committed by Senator Gbenga Daniel.

“Similarly, Ward 6, Sagamu Local Government set up a disciplinary committee on the allegations of gross misconduct and anti-party activities allegedly committed by Hon. Kunle Folarin.”

It added that both men were formally invited to appear before their respective committees to present their defence or seek pardon.

Duo Fail To Honour Party Invitations

Naija News learnt that the party wrote to the members under investigation, inviting them to the disciplinary meetings at which they were to be heard and allowed to present evidence in their defence or request pardon from the party.

However, both members reportedly failed to respond to the invitations extended to them in writing, failed to provide a written defence, and failed to attend the disciplinary meetings at which they were to be given the opportunity to defend themselves.”

The committees also accused the suspended members of frustrating the process.

“In addition, the committees received notice that the members under investigation had been harassing party members and warning them against cooperating with the committees.

“It was further alleged that they had been using their positions within the party to pressure members to withdraw the petitions against them,” the statement noted.

The statement stressed that the suspensions were necessary to protect the integrity of the disciplinary process.

“Upon due consideration, the committees suspended the members indefinitely, pending further investigation and the outcome of the inquiry.

“Copies of the letters of indefinite suspension had been sent to the state chairman for consideration and approval of the State Working Committee.

“The suspensions were based on the members’ failure to cooperate with the investigation and their attempts to pressure party members to withdraw petitions against them. The SWC has ratified the suspensions. The meeting demonstrates the party’s commitment to maintaining discipline and upholding its constitution,” the statement concluded.