ABEOKUTA — The Ogun State chapter of the BOOT Party has dismissed claims linking former Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel to its ongoing legal action against Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. Addressing journalists in Abeokuta, the Ogun State Chairman of the BOOT Party, Architect Abiodun Akerele, described rumors that his party was acting as a proxy for Daniel as a “blatant lie,” insisting that the lawsuit against the Ogun West lawmaker was mounted strictly on principles of transparency and accountability.
The clarification follows circulating audio reports suggesting that former Governor Daniel claimed involvement in bringing Senator Yayi before the court through political proxies.
Refuting the narrative, Akerele stated categorically that no communication or financial sponsorship had taken place between the party and Otunba Gbenga Daniel.
“Nothing transpired between us and Otunba Gbenga Daniel. He did not in any way contribute to whatever we are doing,” Akerele declared. “We have a case in court against Senator Olamilekan Yayi, not from Otunba Gbenga Daniel. We don’t know him in that case, and he doesn’t have anything to do with it.”
Explaining the motives behind the court challenge, the BOOT Party chairman emphasized that any candidate seeking public office in Ogun State must be subjected to thorough public scrutiny regarding their background, career history, and documentation. Akerele highlighted key concerns raised in their suit against the serving Senator, including questions surrounding the circumstances under which Senator Yayi left his previous employment, apparent discrepancies in his official records, and inconsistencies regarding his state of origin documentation across different election cycles (moving from Ekiti to Lagos, and ultimately to Ogun State). He also raised concerns over Yayi’s 2023 contest for the Ogun West Senatorial seat while simultaneously serving as the Senator for Lagos West, alongside technical non-compliance regarding mandatory INEC forms and sworn affidavits.
Addressing accusations of being funded by external opposition forces, Akerele reaffirmed that the BOOT Party is an independent entity financing its own operations and gearing up for the 2027 governorship race. He unveiled Engr. Adekunle Aderibigbe as the party’s prospective candidate, positioning him as an accomplished professional capable of delivering genuine democratic dividends rather than relying on political office for livelihood.
“We are bringing a candidate who is sincere, true, and a bonafide son of the soil. He is an engineer of repute who has succeeded across various sectors,” Akerele noted, while criticizing career politicians who “milk the state dry” without proven accomplishments outside politics.
The party chairman concluded by demanding greater transparency from the current administration at Oke-Mosan, pointing to undisclosed security vote expenditures and a lack of legislative oversight in the state assembly. He assured the electorate that the BOOT Party’s platform remains open to qualified individuals determined to provide transparent, accountable leadership for the people of Ogun State.
