- Former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has endorsed the former governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, to become the national chairman of the PDP
- IBB described the former governor as the ‘breathe of fresh air’ the opposition party needs at the moment
- Babangida lauded the former governor for his unparalleled capacity for work, and expressed confidence that Daniel would turn the party around for good
Former Governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has received the endorsement of former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), as he strives to become the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Telegraph reports.
Babangida declared his support for Daniel on Wednesday, October 4, during a visit by the former Ogun governor, to his Minna hilltop mansion.
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NAIJ.com gathers that Daniel stated that he decided to pay a visit to the nation’s former leader, as he was convinced that no serious Nigerian politician would seek to attain to such an important position without seeking IBB’s blessing.
In response, IBB described the former governor as the ‘breathe of fresh air’ the party needs at the moment.
Expressing his happiness at the bid by Daniel, IBB stated: “I was elated when I first heard that you were interested in volunteering yourself for this great service to our country.
“You represent the breathe of fresh air that the party deserves at this stage.
“I know OGD very well and I know his unparalleled capacity for work. I have a strong conviction that with OGD as chairman, the party can be turned around again.
“I am supporting you because I know you very well. OGD, you’re my chairman in waiting.”
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Meanwhile, NAIJ.com previously reported that according to allegations, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, former Ogun state Governor, will formally declare his bid to contest for the People Democratic Party’s national chairmanship position, on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.
The opposition party’s elective National Convention is scheduled to take place on December 9, 2017.
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Source: Naij.com
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Wednesday, 4 October 2017