Fresh tension is brewing within the Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) amid growing concerns over alleged attempts by Governor Dapo Abiodun to consolidate control of the party structure ahead of 2027.
Party insiders who spoke to newsmen described what they termed a deliberate *“factionalisation strategy,”* allegedly designed to sideline key political heavyweights within the party.
At the centre of the controversy is the alleged ostracisation of former Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) and Senator Ibikunle Amosun (SIA), two influential figures widely credited with shaping the APC’s electoral strength in the state.
Multiple sources allege that party meetings were selectively organised, including a recent stakeholders’ gathering where Ankara aso ebi reportedly served as a “gate pass,” allegedly excluding loyalists of OGD and SIA.
There are also claims that instructions were passed within certain party circles that only members considered “loyal” to the Governor would be returned in party positions a move critics say deepens division within the fold.
Observers within the party are questioning why an outgoing Governor would seek total control of party machinery, especially one who benefited from broad-based support in two previous elections.
“Of what value is handing the entire structure to one individual?” a senior party member asked rhetorically.
The growing unrest, insiders warn, could affect cohesion as the party prepares for future electoral battles.
