Tinubu hails Gbenga Daniel as loyal ally at 70, backs call for amnesty on repatriated funds

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described former Ogun State governor Gbenga Daniel as a "longtime ally and friend" during a book launch in Abuja to celebrate Daniel's 70th birthday. Tinubu praised Daniel's contributions to governance and national development, highlighting his achievements in the private sector and key initiatives during his governorship. Daniel proposed that the Federal Government consider granting structured amnesty to Nigerians who repatriate illicit funds, provided those funds are invested in productive sectors of the economy.