- Iyabo Obasanjo Declares Interest in Ogun Governorship Race Under APC
- She rules out return to the Senate or commissioner role.
- Obasanjo says supporters encouraged her return to active politics.
Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
She made the declaration on Saturday during an interview with Nigerian football legend, Segun Odegbami, on Eagle7 Sports 103.7FM.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former commissioner ruled out any plan to return to the Senate, stating clearly that her political ambition is now focused solely on the governorship race.
“So moving ahead, I’m not going to be Commissioner. Like I said, I’m not even going back to the same party because I think that’s old and I don’t see the use of it. And I’m not going to go back to the Senate,” she said.
She explained that her decision was deliberate and guided by long term political goals.
“Like the American would say, there’s no need. And this is what I told my associates, when this all started. I said, the only thing I’ll come back to do is the governorship.
“And we have started that journey. We are going to see it through. And so that’s the journey I’m on. And we are very serious about it. I mean we are very dedicated to it,” Obasanjo stated.
The politician also confirmed that she recently joined the APC, explaining that her return to active politics followed sustained pressure from supporters who believe she is well positioned to lead the state.
“Like I told you, a group of people who I did not bring together, have been working, I think, for two years now. And then they started talking to me about a year ago, saying, ‘Look, we think you are the best candidate. We want you back,’” she added.
Her declaration has added a new dimension to Ogun State politics ahead of the 2027 general elections, with observers expecting a competitive contest within the ruling party and beyond.
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