Members of the BATOGD Progressive Initiative on Tuesday converged for a strategic meeting aimed at consolidating grassroots support for the Distinguished Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel (OGD), FNSE.
The meeting, which commenced at 3:00 pm with an opening prayer led by Baale Wahab Olumosan, brought together elders, community leaders and political stakeholders committed to strengthening the OGD political movement ahead of 2027.
In his opening remarks, Baale Engr. O. A. Lawal condemned the destruction of DATKEM by the Dapo administration, describing it as a setback to socio-economic development. He highlighted the far-reaching contributions of Otunba Gbenga Daniel to Ogun East and Ogun State at large, stressing that his antecedents as a former governor and current senator justified the need for renewed and sustained support.
Otunba Ronke Kolade, popularly known as Rontex, called for an aggressive extension of mobilisation efforts to market women across all communities. She openly declared her unalloyed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Gbenga Daniel, noting that women at the grassroots remain a critical force in any successful political movement.
Senator Gbenga Daniel
Several speakers, including Baale Elder Lawal, Baale Olusegun Osanyintola and Mrs Janet Modupe, echoed similar sentiments, urging members to stand firmly behind OGD based on his track record, experience and consistent representation of Ogun East interests at the national level.
Speaking on behalf of the leadership, the Secretary of the group, Hon. Supo Salami, alongside representatives of Obajahun, assured members that all contributions and recommendations had been carefully noted. He pledged that the views expressed would be communicated and followed up appropriately to ensure alignment with the broader vision of the movement.
The Vice President of Eze Ndigbo of Ijebu Land, Mr Festus Akubuo, also declared his total support for OGD, citing his outstanding performance both as a former governor and as a Distinguished Senator. Mrs Yetunde Terriba and Prof. Mrs Odumade Akorede further commended OGD’s leadership qualities and expressed readiness to mobilise votes and support across communities, wards and local governments.
Other contributors, including Mr Dhikirulahi and Hon. Fatai Balogun, a former LCDA councillor in Lagos, reaffirmed their commitment to spreading the message of OGD 2027 to all and sundry. They described the senator as a stabilising force whose experience remains invaluable to Ogun State’s political and developmental trajectory.
In his concluding remarks, the Chairman of the group, Baale M. A. Okusajo, urged members to remain steadfast and persistent in their support, particularly towards securing a second term for OGD in order to make him a ranking senator and attract more dividends of democracy to Ogun East. He later requested the distribution of end-of-year gifts to members of the group.
On behalf of the Distinguished Senator, Comrade Niyi Osoba, PhD, expressed deep appreciation to the elders and eminent personalities present for their loyalty and commitment, assuring them that their messages and requests would be duly conveyed to Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel. The meeting was subsequently adjourned, with an attendance of sixteen members duly recorded.
