Ogun East APC Endorses Dapo Abiodun for Senate, Overlooks Gbenga Daniel
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- •Ogun East APC formally adopted Dapo Abiodun as the consensus senatorial candidate on April 20, 2026.
- •Former Governor Gbenga Daniel was not included in the APC's endorsement for the 2027 Senate race.
- •Transport workers publicly supported Abiodun's emergence as the APC consensus candidate on April 21, 2026.
- •Iyabo Obasanjo reported assaults on her supporters prior to the APC gubernatorial consensus in Ogun State on April 23, 2026.
- •The endorsement was described as a strategic necessity for the APC's success in Ogun East ahead of the 2027 elections.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Gbenga Daniel decides to run as an independent or under another party the APC vote in Ogun East could split, weakening Abiodun's chances and benefiting opposition candidates.
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AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Ogun 2027: ‘My supporters were assaulted before APC guber consensus’ — Iyabo ObasanjoAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)Transport workers hail Abiodun’s emergence as APC Ogun East consensus candidateAFRICAThisDay (Nigeria)The Abiodun Senate Bid: A Mandate of Strategic NecessityAFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)