President Tinubu, Obasanjo, Jonathan, Akpabio and top royal fathers will gather in Abuja for Gbenga Daniel’s 70th birthday book launch featuring four major publications
All Eyes on Abuja as Tinubu, Akpabio, Ooni, Top Leaders Gather for Gbenga Daniel’s 70th Book Launch
All is now set for a high-profile convergence of Nigeria’s political elite and revered traditional rulers as Abuja hosts the grand book presentation marking the 70th birthday celebration of former Ogun State governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Gbenga Daniel.
The landmark event, expected to command national attention, will feature the unveiling of four significant publications chronicling Daniel’s political journey, legal battles, and legacy. The books include “Daniel in the Lion’s Den” (Revised Edition), “My March Through the Court,” “Path to Justice,” and “Otunba Gbenga Daniel in the Eyes of Time.”
The ceremony is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the prestigious Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, located in the Central Business District of the nation’s capital, Abuja.
At the heart of the event is an extraordinary lineup of Nigeria’s most influential figures. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is billed as the Special Guest of Honour, attending alongside the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.
The Chief Guest of Honour is Senate President Godswill Akpabio, while former President Olusegun Obasanjo will serve as Father of the Day.
Adding further weight to the occasion, former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan will chair the event, with the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Muhammadu Abubakar III.
The list of eminent personalities continues with prominent launchers including Sir Kessington Adebukola Adebutu and former Zamfara State governor, Abdulazeez Yari.
Traditional institutions will also be strongly represented. Royal fathers expected at the event include the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, Oba Adewale Ajayi; and Chief (Dr.) Sonny Kuku, the Adele Awujale of Ijebuland.
Other dignitaries expected include serving and former state governors, members of the National Assembly, and leading figures from across Nigeria’s political and socio-cultural landscape.
Organisers say the event is designed not only as a celebration of a milestone age but also as a reflection on Gbenga Daniel’s enduring influence in governance, law, and public service.
“All is set for a high-profile gathering of political heavyweights and revered traditional rulers to lit up the book presentation for the special 70th birthday celebration of His Excellency, Senator Otunba (Engr.) Gbenga Daniel,” Steve Oliyide, media aide to Senator Daniel, told newsheadline247.
The celebration forms part of a week-long series of activities, with the grand finale scheduled to take place in Lagos, bringing the nationwide tribute to a fitting close.
With its blend of power, prestige, and legacy, the Abuja gathering is shaping up to be one of the most significant events of the year.
Lukman Omikunle
