Gbenga Daniel (OGD) (born 6 April 1956) is a Nigerian politician and Governor of Ogun State of Nigeria from 29 May 2003 to 29 May 2011, making him the longest-serving governor of the state.

He is a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). He is the owner of the Nigerian Compass, a daily newspaper and also Kresta Laurel, a company he started in 1990.

As governor, he has attracted heavy criticisms and commendations as well. He constructed the new government secretariat at Oke Mosan which brought all the state ministries together in one administrative complex. His program on Public Private Partnership attracted several businesses into the State during his tenure.

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