Daniel declares war on Obj

Posted by admin Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency, Raw Politics Sunday, February 6th, 2011

Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel yesterday declared war on former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the intractable crisis rocking the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta had last Friday reserved ruling on an ex parte motion order brought before it by Governor Daniel and others indefinitely on who between him and Obasanjo would present the governorship candidate and others.

Daniel, who made the public declaration during the inauguration of campaign committees held at the Government House in Abeokuta, said: “We are fighting the last fight, we have started this war since 2006, and I want you to shine your eyes.”

He said he had done everything humanly possible to appease the Obasanjo faction of the party in the state, yet, the camp had remained difficult: “Therefore, the stage the situation gets now, you cannot be in the river and complain of cold.” He further alleged that there was a calculated plot by the Obasanjo faction to truncate his administration. “We have used everything to appease them, yet, they are adamant and want to use power against us.”

Daniel added that those pushing Tunji Olurin to become governor, knew that he could not win election even in his Ilaro town. “We are in a marathon war, and in this particular fight, we will fight it to logical conclusion. They even used opposition media to fight us, an indication that they are working together with opposition party to destroy our party and later move out,’’ he declared.

While alleging that political war against him started in 2006 with the stealing of his vouchers at the Governor’s Office which was meant to implicate him, Daniel also recalled that a number of his cabinet members were quizzed by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), but eventually came out clean.

“Those who steal vouchers to nail me, where are they today? We were harassed and intimidated, but God was on our side. I am not personally surprised with what we are witnessing today, you should not be shocked, because of what we have been facing.

The governor boasted that his faction would produce all candidates to contest the elections. “I want to assure you that by May 29, we will successfully transit to government of our choice,’’ he said.

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