Olola Faith Daniel is the youngest brother to former Ogun State governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, popularly called OGD, who is an incumbent Senator on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress and Adeoye Daniel, a Peoples Democratic Party championship aspirant for Sagamu Local Government Area council. Faith recently raised the alarm that the political activities of his two elder brothers, which have been adjudged by many in the state as not favourable to the ruling party APC, were negatively rubbing off on his own personal, political and business fortunes as well as those of his supporters and associates. In this interview, Olola Faith Daniel speaks more on the matter. Excerpts: 

 *You recently cried out to the public, appealing in a letter to the political leaders in Ogun State, the ruling APC, supporters, family members and political associates to prevail on your elder brothers, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) and Mr Adeoye Daniel to retrace their steps and soft pedal on this political activities in Ogun State. 

Why did you have to go to this extent?* 

Yes, it is with a heavy heart that I, Faith Daniel, feel compelled to publicly address the growing misconceptions and personal fallout that have deeply caused a decline in my potential opportunity for growth in my personal and business endeavours in the Nigerian society. The current political climate has not only harmed my identity but has also continued to limit and jeopardize future opportunities for the groups I’ve worked tirelessly to build and support. 

 *You are the Founder and Coordinator of the OGD Progressive Groomers and Ogun Progressive People (OPP). What actually informed your founding and funding of both groups, for what purpose did you create them?* 

Firstly, I would like to address any misunderstanding regarding the activities of my groups: OGD Progressive Groomer (OPG) and Ogun Progressive People (OPP). I want to state clearly that neither of these groups was formed with the intention of working against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State.

The sole reason for forming OGD Progressive Groomer (OPG) and Ogun Progressive People (OPP) was to work in favour of APC’s interests in 2023 and to support my father-figure and brother, His Excellency, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, OGD’s senatorial ambition as a family member. I played a supportive role as part of my family responsibility as his youngest brother.

I, Faith Daniel, voluntarily created and independently mobilized resources, including finances running to millions of Naira towards the activities of these groups. This was done as a gesture of support for OGD in his senatorial ambition in 2023, and to work in alignment with the interests of the APC during the 2023 elections. 

At no time did we, as a group, or I personally, participate in or take any actions against the interests of the APC or the party’s mission in supporting His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as President of our great nation, Nigeria, or any other APC candidate during the 2023 elections in Ogun State or at the national level, nor to express any grievances against His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun, as has been wrongly speculated and perceived. 

These groups were at no time aligned with the PDP or Hon. Ladi Adebutu’s gubernatorial campaign or election. Never! 

Furthermore, I would like to emphasize that OGD Progressive Groomer (OPG) and Ogun Progressive People (OPP) were not established to deceive or manipulate support against the APC. These groups were never created with the intention of working against the APC, nor did we participate in any efforts to undermine the party during the 2023 elections in Ogun State. Any claims to the contrary are completely false, and it is troubling that these untruths have been allowed to spread unchecked.

 *Your two elder brothers, OGD is a current Senator serving under APC, while Adeoye Daniel was a chairmanship aspirant under PDP both in Ogun State. What's your reaction to this?* 

Let me be unequivocal: I am not my older brothers. I am not OGD or Adeoye Daniel, and my groups have no affiliation with the political turmoil that has ensued. While I hold familial bonds dear, I cannot and will not allow the actions of others to overshadow my future, my dealings with people, or the hard work and integrity of my identity and the groups I have worked tirelessly for. As a group, we are committed to progress and open to future collaborations, with a mission to serve the people and create opportunities for all — not to engage in political manipulation or betrayal.

I stand here today, alongside my dedicated supporters and the members of OPG and OPP, as we grow every day, to reaffirm our commitment to the causes we believe in and to make it known that we will not be silenced or sidelined. We seek to distance ourselves from these unjust accusations and work to restore the trust and opportunities that have been unfairly taken from us.

 *How do you feel about your elder brothers' political stance and decisions? How have these affected you?* 

I would like to extend my personal plea as a concerned family member who has felt the direct negative ripple effects of the political decisions made in recent times. The tension, and division have not only impacted me as a family member, but also my personal, professional, and business relationships, leaving me and those associated with me isolated from opportunities in the Nigerian space.

With deep respect, I wish to appeal to the general public for support in urging my elders, His Excellency Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD) and Mr. Adeoye Daniel, to consider the broader consequences of this divisive tactics. The uncertainty and strain it has placed, and will continue to place, on myself and others concerned cannot be ignored. I humbly plead for a soft-pedal approach and for them to reach a mutual consensus in their political moves. This will help to foster an atmosphere of inclusion and clarity, which is crucial for rebuilding trust within our communities and ensuring that supporters, family, associates, and the general public have access to equal opportunities that benefit us all.

This is about more than just politics — this is about the future of everyone's personal and professional or business endeavours, the groups that believed in me, the common good of all, and the people who have supported us along the way. I ask for your continued trust and understanding as we navigate these challenges and work towards a future where our efforts are recognized and our voices are heard.

 *One of your elder brothers, Adeoye has continued to remain in the PDP in spite of persistent appeals and pressure on him to join the APC and he recently aspired to be the chairman of Sagamu Local Government under the PDP. How do you see this?* 

One of my other personal intentions after identifying OGD’s concern was to show solidarity towards OGD while distancing myself from my other brother, Mr. Adeoye Daniel, as well as to discredit Mr. Adeoye’s decision to remain in the PDP. He chose not to decamp to the APC with OGD. Despite OGD making the transition to the APC, and my persuasion of Mr. Adeoye to join him, Mr. Adeoye’s choice to remain in the PDP was unchanged, and all my efforts to have him cross over to the APC were unsuccessful. 

To this day, I remain unclear whether Mr. Adeoye’s choice to stay in the PDP was intentional or prearranged. However, what concerns me most at this crucial time is the gravity of the political decisions made by my elders and how these actions have trickled down to affect me directly.

 *How much can you convince the ruling APC in Ogun State and your supporters that you are not complicit in the political stance of your elder brothers?* 

As a Daniel, I have experienced firsthand the unjust consequences of these political misunderstandings. More distressingly, the groups I have founded and nurtured, such as OPG and OPP, have been left behind in the wake of this political fallout. Despite our unwavering commitment and hard work during the elections, we have been systematically excluded from opportunities and unfairly cast aside due to false assumptions about our loyalty and intention.

This ongoing political decisions made by elders in my family have caused a ripple effect that has unjustly affected not only my personal, professional, and business relationships, but also the members and supporters of my groups. We have been wrongfully perceived as conspirators in actions that we never endorsed, and this perception has led to significant backlash — not just for me, but for all those associated with OPG and OPP. We have missed out on opportunities that should have been available to us, and this isolation is a direct result of misunderstandings and false accusations.