Former Ogun State Governor and current Senator for Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, on Sunday, the 11th of January, 2026, that a lack of unity among the people of Ijebu and Remo could threaten ongoing plans to establish a new state from the old Ijebu Province.
Daniel noted that while efforts to reach agreement on the name and capital of the proposed Ijebu-Remo State are at an advanced stage, the cooperation of both Ijebu and Remo communities is essential for the initiative’s success.
The senator also voiced his support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, commending the administration for restoring the country to a path of dignity, stability, and economic growth over the past two and a half years.
He made the remarks during the Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Otunba Gbenga Daniel (BATOGD) Movement Midterm Assessment Tour in Odogbolu Local Government, held at Ikoto near Ijebu Ode on Sunday.
The event included the distribution of empowerment tools such as sewing machines, motorcycles, grinding machines, and freezers.
Daniel stressed that, given the current situation in Ijebuland, the creation of a new state from the old Ijebu Province represents the last real hope for accelerated and sustainable development.
“As the senator representing this region in the National Assembly, I have undertaken significant work behind the scenes to ensure nothing hinders the creation of the proposed Ijebu-Remo State.
“However, I have deliberately chosen not to make much noise until we have successfully crossed all the necessary hurdles. The parameters and requirements for state creation are enormous and rigorous. Overcoming them demands nothing less than unity of purpose among our people.
“The old Ijebu Province, which forms the basis of this aspiration, consists of nine Local Government Councils. Anything short of this full complement cannot guarantee a successful process. The minimum and most critical requirement to achieve the creation of this state is unity of purpose. If the National Assembly cannot discern that unity among us, we cannot guarantee success. We must unite.
“Let me inform you that we are on the verge of reaching a consensus on the name and capital of the state: Ijebu-Remo State. If we fail to decide for ourselves, other people will take those decisions for us,” he said.
The senator urged all indigenes of Remo and Ijebu land to avoid actions that could undermine the creation of the proposed state.
Daniel also called on party members to participate in the APC e-registration exercise beginning next week, saying that registration would mobilize support for Tinubu’s second-term bid and his own re-election to the Senate.
“On another important note, the e-registration process for the All Progressives Congress (APC) has now commenced. I implore all citizens young and old, men and women to take full advantage of this opportunity.
“Register and become full members of the party so that you can actively support Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and our own senatorial bid for re-election.
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Please visit your party ward secretariat starting next week to complete your registration,” he urged.
He described the BATOGD Movement, which backs his and Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, as grounded in accountability, community engagement, people-driven representation, and an unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda while advancing development in Ogun East.
Daniel also highlighted his past achievements as governor, including the establishment of Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun, the College of Education in Omu, and numerous schools and infrastructure projects benefiting local communities.
His remarks come amid a long-standing agitation for a new state for Remo and Ijebu residents in Ogun East Senatorial District once part of the old Ijebu Province, created over a century ago and still the only province from that era yet to attain statehood.