Heavily armed police operatives have stormed the Obanta Club and cordoned off the residence of former governor, Gbenga Daniel, in the Ijebu-Ode Local Government area of Ogun State.
NOP NIGERIA reports that the development, which led to the disruption of a planned political gathering of the governor’s supporters, occurred on Wednesday morning.
According to Vanguard, an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) was sighted at the scene, underscoring the heavy security presence that sent panic through the neighbourhood.
Sources told the aforementioned publication that the operatives allegedly halted a scheduled BAT/OGD Community Assessment and Review rally, organised by the former governor.
The BAT/OGD; Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Otunba Gbenga Daniel Movement, is a grassroots political platform mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027, alongside Daniel’s anticipated return to the Senate.
An aide to the former governor, who currently represents Ogun East Senatorial District in the 10th Senate, alleged that security agents blocked all access routes to Daniel’s residence, effectively preventing members of the group from holding their meeting.
“Police stormed the Obanta Club area and blockaded OGD’s residence to deny access to the venue of the BAT/OGD Community Assessment and Review Tour scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2026,” the aide stated.
Eyewitnesses said many supporters were left stranded and visibly distraught, as they could not gain entry to the venue due to the blockade.
