Daniel asks for Obasanjo’s forgiveness, returns to PDP

Former Governor of Ogun, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on Wednesday in Abuja appealed to former President Olusegun Obasanjo for forgiveness, if he (Daniel) had in anyway erred against him.

He made the appeal at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National headquarters, where he formally announced his return to the PDP from Labour Party.

Daniel, who was received by the PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu`azu and Senate President David Mark, was a two-term governor on PDP ticket before he left the party for the opposition.

“On this day, I return to my base, the PDP, where I rightly belong,” he said.

He, however, said that the country was tilting towards a one-party state, adding that it was about time the smaller parties “began to think of either moving to the right or the left”.

The former Ogun governor however said that the PDP must not give the opposition a chance it did not deserve, adding that the party had a formidable structure in the state.

He further stressed that President Goodluck Jonathan was the best performing president the country had ever had and should therefore be supported for a second term.

The senate president expressed the hope that the return of Daniel and Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State would ensure the defection of other South West political stakeholders to the PDP.

“I believe that with your home coming, the PDP is assured of victory in Ogun and the South West,” he said.

Mark, who is also the Chairman of the South West Integration Committee, stressed that it was only the PDP that could guarantee true democracy in the country.
He assured that the party`s leadership would continue to ensure a level playing ground for all members as promised by its national chairman.

Mark, however, advised members to persevere and remain in the party even if their political aspirations were not immediately met.