The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has suspended former state governor Senator Gbenga Daniel and Hon. Kunle Folarin indefinitely over allegations of anti-party activities and misconduct.
The announcement was made following a meeting of the party’s State Working Committee, chaired by State Chairman Yemi Sanusi, which took place on August 19 with 16 members in attendance.
According to APC State Publicity Secretary Nuberu Olufemi, the suspensions were based on reports from the party’s disciplinary committees in Ward 4 and Ward 6 of Sagamu Local Government Area, where the allegations originated.
The committees were set up to investigate claims of anti-party behavior and misconduct.
Both Daniel and Folarin were reportedly invited to appear before their respective disciplinary panels but failed to attend or submit any form of written defense.
“They were given an opportunity to defend themselves, request a pardon, or provide relevant explanations. However, they did not respond to the summons or attend the hearings,” Sanusi stated.
The committees, in the absence of the accused members, proceeded with their investigations, relying on witness testimony and documentary evidence.
Further compounding the situation, the disciplinary panels reported that both men allegedly attempted to interfere with the investigation.
They were accused of using their influence to harass party members and intimidate petitioners into withdrawing their complaints.
The party leadership said these actions threatened the credibility of the investigative process and justified immediate disciplinary action.
“The suspensions are meant to safeguard the integrity of the party’s disciplinary mechanism and ensure that no individual, regardless of status, is above the party’s rules,” the APC said in its official statement.
The State Working Committee has formally ratified the indefinite suspensions.
