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Ogun seals Gbenga Daniel’s house, hotels over alleged planning violations

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The Ogun State Government has sealed off properties belonging to former governor and current senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, over alleged contravention of state planning laws.

On Monday, officials of the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority, Sagamu Zonal Office, stormed Asoludero Court, Conference Hotels, and its annex in the Sagamu Government Reserved Area, pasting fresh “Sealing” and “Demolition” notices on the gates and walls of the multi-billion-naira facilities.

The action comes just three days after a “Notice to Quit” was served on the management of the properties, citing breaches of the Ogun State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law No. 61 of 2022.

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According to the sealing notice dated August 11, 2025, the properties were shut down due to non-compliance with earlier notices, including orders to produce relevant planning permits within 24 hours. The notice warned that the premises had been “sealed off forthwith preparatory for demolition” and cautioned against breaking or tampering with the seals.

A corresponding demolition notice, also dated August 11, ordered the removal of the alleged contravention within three days or face demolition, with the cost of the exercise to be recovered from the owners.

Reacting to the development, Senator Daniel accused the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun of political persecution, alleging that the targeted buildings were legally constructed long before the enactment of the 2022 planning law.

He described the government’s move as “politically motivated” and a “blatant disregard for due process and the rule of law.”

Akpabio not hospitalised, hale and hearty in London – Gbenga Daniel

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Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Gbenga Daniel (APC, Ogun East), has dismissed media reports claiming that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been hospitalised in an undisclosed London hospital.

Daniel, who made a stopover in London, said he met with Akpabio to formally inform him of his planned return to Nigeria to participate in the August 16 bye-election for the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency seat. The seat became vacant following the death of the former Deputy Whip of the House of Representatives, Hon. Adewumi Onanuga.

Addressing Akpabio, the former Ogun State governor said: “Your Excellency, the news out there is that you have been indisposed, but seeing you here now paints a very different picture. Congratulations, Your Excellency.”

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In a statement issued by Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media, Jackson Udom, the Senate President thanked Daniel for the visit and expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would retain the constituency seat.

“With the commitments and support of Governor Dapo Abiodun, your good self, and other stakeholders of our party in the state, we will retain the House of Representatives seat at the end of the election,” Akpabio said.

He further congratulated Daniel in advance, stating that his deep political roots in the area, coupled with the governor’s backing, made victory certain.

On rumours about his health, Akpabio dismissed them as baseless, saying:

“If you listen to the social media, you will go to war.”