Speaking through his media aide, Steve Oliyide, and reported by Vanguard, the lawmaker said he would reject any selection process that appears predetermined or compromised.

He was reacting to alleged moves within the All Progressives Congress (APC) to impose consensus candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.

Daniel stressed that internal democracy must be protected and warned against actions that could undermine the integrity of party primaries.

“Any electoral exercise whose outcome appears predetermined will fail the test of credibility and fairness.

“Genuine democratic contests must allow party members to freely decide their preferred candidates without external interference,” he said.

He added that the upcoming House of Representatives primaries would serve as a key test of how fair and credible the party’s overall process would be.

The senator urged party leaders to ensure transparent exercises that would build confidence among members and the general public.

Meanwhile, Daniel expressed confidence that he would defeat Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, in the forthcoming APC senatorial primary ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He made the remarks during an empowerment programme organised by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu–Otunba Gbenga Daniel (BATOGD) Movement in Ijebu-Ode.

Daniel insisted that he remained widely supported within the party and among constituents, adding that he would secure a decisive victory in a free and fair contest.

“Without any doubt, in a free and fair primary, I will not just win, I will win overwhelmingly,” he said.

He also alleged that certain political actors were planning to intimidate voters and suppress participation during the primaries, urging supporters not to be discouraged.

The rift between Daniel and Governor Abiodun has reportedly intensified in recent weeks following an APC stakeholders’ meeting in Ogun East, where Abiodun was said to have been endorsed as a consensus candidate.

Daniel was reportedly prevented from accessing the venue of the meeting held in Ijebu-Ode.

At the event, Daniel accused the state government of frustrating some of the development projects he had attracted to Ogun East, blaming political disagreements for the setback.

He also raised concerns over alleged deficiencies in healthcare delivery, questioning why more doctors and medical personnel had not been recruited to improve services in the state.

Daniel further pointed to the large turnout at the BATOGD event as proof of his grassroots popularity, arguing that the will of the people must not be ignored in party decisions.