By OLADAPO SOFOWORA
Otunba Gbenga Daniel is still regarded as one of the top political forces to reckon with in Ogun State after serving the state as a two-term governor. He had fought many battles but providence has continued to grant him victory in the end. While he was piloting the affairs of Ogun state, the Crystal Laurel boss was widely known for his transformational projects littered across the state to date. Currently, his name has been registered as one of the few who paved the way for development in the state.
The ever-smiling former governor who recently joined the ruling All progressive congress party APC after his close ally, Governor Dapo Abiodun won the guber election, had a welcoming ceremony into the party fold. For the past few years, OGD as he is fondly called has been witnessing the favour of God in his life most especially when his multi-billion Naira Conference Hotel in Abeokuta was open for business. After years of being under lock and key, the hotel has become a top choice home away from home for anyone visiting the Ogun state capital.
Last weekend, at the Balmoral Event Centre, inside the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, OGD was filled with those who matter most from all walks of life as his daughter, Kehinde Abioye Daniel walked down the aisle with his heartthrob co-founder of Red Media Adebola Tokunbo Williams. The wedding ceremony was a talk of the town as OGD again displayed his wide influence. OGD and his wife Yeye Olufunke Daniel were proud parents as their daughter put smiles on their faces on her big day.
The solemnization of holy matrimony was conducted by the Church of the Lord Aladura Worldwide and officiated by His Holiness, The Most Rev. (Dr) Rufus Ositelu assisted by Rev. (Dr) Israel Adelani Akanji, Most Rev. (Dr) Micheal Fape, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Bishop Akin Akinsanya, Rt. Rev J. O. Gboyega, Pastor (Dr) Tony Rapu, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, Rev. (Dr) Wale Sulola, His Eminence (Dr.) Samuel Chukwuemeka Kanu Uche. They all advised the couple on the need to have mutual respect and trust.
The event was anchored by Bisi Olatilo, Yemi Shodimu, Bovi & Ebuka Obi-Uchendu while King Sunny Ade and Veentage Band thrilled the audience with their musical prowess.
Top guests in attendance were ex-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, who chaired the event with his wife, Patience, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Governors Babajide Sanwolu, Atiku Bagudu, Kayode Fayemi and Rotimi Akeredolu, HIM, Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Chief of Staff to President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambari, who represented President Muhammadu Buhari, Aremo Olusegun Osoba and wife, James Ibori and wife, Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engr. Mrs Noimot Salako Oyedele and husband, Hajia Bola Shagaya, Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa, Hajia Abah Folawiyo, Iyalaje Oodua, Princess Toyin Kolade; Chief (Mrs) Nike Akande, Mr. Timi Alaibe; Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Amb. Bode Mustapha, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Prof. Pat Utomi, Prince and Mrs. Olagunsoye Oyinlola; Sen. Rochas Okorocha; Bashorun Dele Momodu, Ayo Animashaun and many more.
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