Why I joined APC - Gbenga Daniel

Former Governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has stated that he joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) because it has “too many options.”

He spoke after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday.

He called on Nigerians to deemphasise party politics for good governance

“Why APC? There are too many options in the party. One thing is sure that we are going through health and economic challenges; we must do less of political contestations and give support,” he said.

Daniel added: “One thing that is for sure is that the entire world is going through challenges that are global challenges: economic challenges, health challenges. And when you are in a situation like this, as I usually opine, we should do less of partisan contestation; all of us must come together to support whoever is in power.

“And what we have decided to do is to come and give our support to the president so that jointly, we can continuously navigate the country.”

Commenting on insinuations that the APC is trying to create a one-party state poaching members of other political parties, Daniel pointed out that the PDP was once in the same position in the country as the then ruling party.

He said: “Definitely any political environment, whether it is multi-party or two-party, there will usually be a majority party and the minority party. So, I don’t think that there’s anything new that has happened. A few years ago, when PDP was at the helm of affairs at the centre, I think the last count out of the 36 states, PDP was in charge in more than 24 states at that time. And the country did not become a one-party state.

“So, I think what is going on is quite healthy. I think what’s important is that parties should look inwards and organise themselves very well, so that at any point in time, the people have an opportunity to make an informed choice.” he added.