Controversy issue has trailed the alleged endorsement made by former
President Ibrahim Babangida of the candidature of former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, for the office of (NC) National Chairman of the
opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
IBB, stated that he had made the right choice to endorse former Governor of Ogun State as National Chairman of the party.
The former President Ibrahim Babangida made the declaration at his residence in Minna, Niger state, when Mr. Daniel led a delegation on a visit to IBB in furtherance to his (Daniel) nationwide consultation.
According to the statement, during the visit, Mr. Daniel said he had come to confer with the former president on his ambition, noting that no serious politician in the country would embark on such an important national task without seeking the wisdom and blessing of the former president.
Ibrahim Babangida was quoted to have said he was ”quite elated when he learnt that Gbenga Daniel was interested in offering his service to the country.”
“I was elated when I first heard that you were interested in volunteering yourself for this great service to our country, you represent the breadth of fresh air that the party deserves at this stage.
“I know (Daniel) very well and I know his ability and capacity for work. I have a strong conviction that with Gbenga Daniel as chairman, the party can be turned around again.
“I am supporting you because I know you are the rightful candidate for this postion
however, learn from one of the aides of Mr. Babangida that what the former leader said should not be misconstrued as a tacit support for Mr. Daniel.
“He hasn’t thrown his support for anyone,” the aide who declined to be named in the story said.
He also said what Ibrahim Babangida said during the visit, “does not amount to throwing his weight behind him.”
He said like Mr. Daniel, “other aspirants will also visit him and he will have something to say about them too. IBB is home to all and as a founding father of the PDP, he’s at home with all persons.
“No doubt IBB is close to Daniel, he is also close to Tunde Adeniran, Bode George and Raymond Dokpesi, who will all run for Chairman,” he said.
The other names mentioned by the aide are also seeking to the national chairman of the largest opposition in Nigeria at a convention set to hold later this year.
IBB, stated that he had made the right choice to endorse former Governor of Ogun State as National Chairman of the party.
The former President Ibrahim Babangida made the declaration at his residence in Minna, Niger state, when Mr. Daniel led a delegation on a visit to IBB in furtherance to his (Daniel) nationwide consultation.
According to the statement, during the visit, Mr. Daniel said he had come to confer with the former president on his ambition, noting that no serious politician in the country would embark on such an important national task without seeking the wisdom and blessing of the former president.
Ibrahim Babangida was quoted to have said he was ”quite elated when he learnt that Gbenga Daniel was interested in offering his service to the country.”
“I was elated when I first heard that you were interested in volunteering yourself for this great service to our country, you represent the breadth of fresh air that the party deserves at this stage.
“I know (Daniel) very well and I know his ability and capacity for work. I have a strong conviction that with Gbenga Daniel as chairman, the party can be turned around again.
“I am supporting you because I know you are the rightful candidate for this postion
however, learn from one of the aides of Mr. Babangida that what the former leader said should not be misconstrued as a tacit support for Mr. Daniel.
“He hasn’t thrown his support for anyone,” the aide who declined to be named in the story said.
He also said what Ibrahim Babangida said during the visit, “does not amount to throwing his weight behind him.”
He said like Mr. Daniel, “other aspirants will also visit him and he will have something to say about them too. IBB is home to all and as a founding father of the PDP, he’s at home with all persons.
“No doubt IBB is close to Daniel, he is also close to Tunde Adeniran, Bode George and Raymond Dokpesi, who will all run for Chairman,” he said.
The other names mentioned by the aide are also seeking to the national chairman of the largest opposition in Nigeria at a convention set to hold later this year.
PDP Chairmanship: IBB’s alleged endorsement of Gbenga Daniel
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