By John Umeh
The Ogun State Government has sealed the Sagamu residence and hotel belonging to former governor and current senator, Gbenga Daniel, as tensions escalate over an impending demolition.
The action, carried out on Monday, August 11, affected two prominent properties: Daniel’s private home, known as Asoludero Court, and his Conference Hotel, both situated along Obafemi Awolowo Avenue in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Sagamu.
Reports indicate that the move followed a quit and demolition notice served on the buildings the previous Friday — a development that has fueled a heated exchange between Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration and Daniel, who represents Ogun East in the Senate.
In documents issued by the Ogun State Planning and Development Permit Authority, the government accused Daniel of ignoring prior warnings and official directives.
“Following earlier notices — including a Notice of Contravention, a Stop Work Order, and a Quit Notice — to which there has been no compliance, your property is hereby sealed in preparation for demolition. The Authority will not be liable for any loss or compensation during this period. Tampering with the seal in any form is strictly prohibited,” the notice stated.
A separate demolition order instructed the removal of all alleged contraventions within three days of service, warning that failure to comply would result in the structures being pulled down at the owner’s expense.
Officials from the agency’s Sagamu Zonal Office pasted both notices on the properties on August 11, shortly after Senator Daniel’s media team held a press briefing to address the growing dispute.
The standoff between the two political heavyweights now appears poised to intensify, with the deadline for compliance rapidly approaching.
