Daniel: I went through hell under Amosun

Daniel

Former governor of Ogun State and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, recounted the political rivalry that once existed between him and his successor in office, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, saying that he went through hell under what he described as his “enfant terrible successor.”

Daniel said that at the centre of the political differences was the fact that Amosun was in a hurry to become governor, adding that there was nothing anyone, including himself, could do to stop his dream.

Daniel said that because he had not been seen to support Amosun’s governorship ambition, the former governor wasted no time moving against him and subjecting him to a witch-hunt when he eventually succeeded him in May 2011.

He, however, said Daniel the duo had mended fences, put past political fights behind them, and are now focused on working for the further development of the state and the country at large.

Daniel disclosed this on Monday in his short remarks during his 70th birthday thanksgiving service held at Abraham’s Tabernacle, Sagamu.

The thanksgiving had in attendance the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, represented by his wife, Mrs Bola Obasanjo, Governor Dapo Abiodun, represented by the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Osun State Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, former Governor Amosun, Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, Alake and paramount ruler of Egba land, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, the Akarigbo and paramount ruler of Remo land, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, among others.

Speaking at the ceremony, Daniel said, “Let me appreciate the former governors who are here, especially the one they call Ajiri, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, an enfant terrible successor of mine.

“He showed me hell, but we thank God, with the prayers of our clergymen, he has repented.