The APC in Ogun has announced the suspension of Gbenga Daniel, the senator representing Ogun East and former governor of the state.
Nuberu Olufemi, the APC spokesperson in the state, disclosed the development in a statement, adding that Daniel was suspended along with his ally Hon. Kunle Folarin
The APC explained that Daniel and Folarin were suspended because of their failure to appear before the disciplinary committee and respond to anti-party allegations levelled against them
Their suspension followed the review of the reports of the investigation and disciplinary committees of Ward 4 and Ward 6, set up to probe allegations of misconduct and anti-party activities against the duo.
The statement partly read, “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.
n view of their deliberate and unexplained absence, the committees deliberated as scheduled, heard from the available witnesses, considered the available documentary evidence, and deliberated on the allegations.
“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.
“In view of this development, the committees resolved to protect the integrity of the disciplinary process and to eliminate interference by the members under investigation. 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.”
