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Nigeria: Iyabo Obasanjo Steps Down From Ogun Governorship Race, Backs ... Ogun State governorship aspirant, Iyabo Obasanjo, has announced the suspension of her 2027 ambition following the emergence of Senator Solomon Adeola, widely known as Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate. Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, disclosed her decision in a statement issued on Monday. According to her, the move became necessary after Adeola was adopted at a party caucus meeting held in Abeokuta. "I congratulate him and wish him every success," she said. "I also thank the state and national leaders of our great party for the opportunity to participate in the nomination process. "Based on these developments, I have decided to suspend my gubernatorial aspiration. "To my supporters across Ogun State, I am deeply grateful for your calm, steadfast support and unwavering trust throughout this journey. Together, we move forward with patience, strength, and hope." Adeola, who represents Ogun West in the Senate, secured his position as the party's consensus candidate during the meeting at the APC secretariat in Abeokuta. Read theoriginal articleonLead…

Iyabo Obasanjo returns to PDP, gets Ogun central senatorial ticket She promised to uphold the ideals of the PDP and serve with integrity, humility and dedication. Former senator, Iyabo Obasanjo, on Wednesday, rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State and pledged loyalty to the party. Mrs Obasanjo was received by party leaders and supporters at the party secretariat in Abeokuta on Wednesday. At the event, the PDP also presented her with its Ogun Central Senatorial District ticket for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the ceremony, Mrs Obasanjo pledged allegiance to the party’s constitution, manifesto and code of conduct. She promised to uphold the ideals of the PDP and serve with integrity, humility and dedication. “I shall prioritise the welfare of the people above personal and sectional interests,” she said. Mrs Obasanjo represented Ogun Central in the Senate from 2007 to 2011 on the platform of the PDP. She returned to Nigeria after some years abroad and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in January. The former APC governorship aspirant said she left the party due to unfair treatment and disrespect. Earlier, Ogun PDP chairman, Abayo…

Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP, gets Ogun Central Senate ticket Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP, gets Ogun central senate ticket June 17, 2026 10:37 pm Ogun State PDP chairman, Abayomi Tella, receiving Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, who just decamped from the APC back to the opposition party in Abeokuta. By Taiwo Bankole Kindly share this story: Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who resigned her membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress last week Monday, was on Wednesday officially received back into her former party, the Peoples Democratic Party. At a well-attended carnival-like event held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta, the state chairman of the party, Dr Abayomi Tella, supported by other party leaders, presented Obasanjo with the flag of the party, announcing her as its senatorial candidate for Ogun Central ahead of the 2027 elections. The reception was preceded by a procession through major streets in Abeokuta by Senator Obasanjo, flanked by the party’s governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, her supporters, and PDP members from Ogun Central and other parts of the state. Speaking at the event, Tella said, “On behalf of our National Chairman, …

Iyabo Obasanjo Rejoins PDP - Emerges Ogun Central Senate Candidate Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and secured the party’s ticket for Ogun Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. Gatekeepers Newsreports that the former lawmaker was officially received by party leaders and supporters at the PDP secretariat in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where she was presented with the party flag and formally unveiled as its senatorial candidate. Speaking at the event, Obasanjo pledged loyalty to the PDP and promised to uphold the party’s constitution, manifesto and code of conduct. She said she would serve with integrity, humility and dedication while prioritising the welfare of the people above personal and sectional interests. The Ogun PDP chairman, Abayomi Tella, presented the party flag to Obasanjo, describing it as the official authority for her candidature. He expressed confidence that her experience and political influence would strengthen the party’s chances in future elections. Obasanjo previously represented Ogun Central in the Senate between 2007 and 2011 on the PDP platform. She joined the ruling All Progressives C…

Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP - TheStar Home News Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP News Politics Share Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Email Print Advertisement Former Ogun Central Senator, Iyabo Obasanjo, has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), barely a week after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo rejoined the PDP on Monday during the unveiling of the party’s deputy governorship candidate in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Addressing party members at the PDP secretariat, Obasanjo expressed confidence that the party’s governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, would emerge victorious in the 2027 election. She said she would make further comments during her formal declaration ceremony but hinted that she had grievances to address. “I have a lot to say and many people to call out, but I will reserve my comments until my official welcome back into the party,” she said. Advertisement Obasanjo recently resigned from the APC, citing rejection, maltreatment and a lack of respect from the party leadership. In her resignation letter, she criticised the process that produced Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as the party’s consensus go…

Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP barely one week after dumping APC Daughter of former Nigerian President, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), barely one week after dumping the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Recall that Iyabo left the PDP for the APC in January and declared her intention to contest the Ogun State governorship election. According to her, the PDP betrayed her and only reached out when they needed her to mobilise support during elections. She said, “I think they’re idiots, if you can put it that way. And I think they’re idiots because if elections are about people and if you don’t reach out to the people that are prominent in your party, how do you win elections? You can’t,” she stressed. Her defection marked a return to active politics after a 15-year absence. However, the former Ogun State Commissioner for Health and renowned epidemiologist last Monday announced her resignation from the APC after losing the party’s governorship ticket. Iyabo stated that she was disrespected, rejected, and maltreated by the party’s leadership in Ogun State. DAILY POST reports that on Monday, the former commissioner made a surprise appearance at…

Ogun Guber Race: Obasanjo family split over Yayi's candidacy News Published By Femi Fabunmi Date 27th June, 2026 Share: Quick Read On June 8, she resigned from the APC, citing disrespect and unfair treatment by party leaders. Reports later suggested that she was planning to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Fresh political developments in Ogun State have revealed differing positions within the family of former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the 2027 governorship election. The division became evident after two of the former president’s sons, Olugbenga and Olujuwon Obasanjo, openly backed APC governorship candidate Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi. Adeola disclosed on Friday that the brothers paid him a visit in Abeokuta, where they praised his record in public service and assured him of their support ahead of the 2027 governorship contest. Their endorsement comes weeks after Adeola emerged as the APC governorship candidate for the 2027 election. However, the position of the two brothers differs from that of their sister, former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo. Iyabo had contested for the APC governorship ticket but lost after the party adopted Adeola as its cons…

Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP, gets party’s Ogun Central senatorial ticket <p>Ms Obasanjo, who resigned from the ruling APC late in May—about two months after losing the race for the party's governorship ticket—pledged allegiance to the PDP’s constitution, manifesto and code of conduct.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/888582-iyabo-obasanjo-rejoins-pdp-gets-partys-ogun-central-senatorial-ticket.html">Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP, gets party&#8217;s Ogun Central senatorial ticket</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>

2027: Iyabo Obasanjo Pulls Out of Ogun Guber Race, Congratulates Yayi Latest Nigeria News Politics Top News 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo Pulls Out of Ogun Guber Race, Congratulates Yayi Iyabo Obasanjo has announced the suspension of her bid for the Ogun State governorship following the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s adoption of a consensus candidate. Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, announced her withdrawal in a statement on Monday, April 13, citing the party’s endorsement of Senator Solomon Adeola…... By Ayooluwa Ayobami April 14, 2026 10:24 AM GMT+1 Iyabo Obasanjo has announced the suspension of her bid for the Ogun State governorship following the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s adoption of a consensus candidate. Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, announced her withdrawal in a statement on Monday, April 13, citing the party’s endorsement of Senator Solomon Adeola ‘Yayi’as its preferred flagbearer. In her statement, Obasanjo congratulated Adeola on his emergence and wished him success in the journey ahead. She also expressed appreciation to both state and national leaders of the APC for giving her the opportunity to participate in the…

Iyabo Obasanjo returns to PDP, gets Ogun central senatorial ticket FORMER senator, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, on Wednesday rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun and pledged loyalty to the party. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obasanjo was received by party leaders and supporters at the party secretariat in Abeokuta on Wednesday. At the event, the PDP also presented her with its Ogun Central Senatorial District ticket for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the ceremony, Obasanjo pledged allegiance to the party’s constitution, manifesto and code of conduct. She promised to uphold the ideals of the PDP and serve with integrity, humility and dedication. “I shall prioritise the welfare of the people above personal and sectional interests,” she said. NAN reports that Obasanjo represented Ogun Central in the Senate from 2007 to 2011 on the platform of the PDP. She returned to Nigeria after some years abroad and joined the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in January. The former APC governorship aspirant said she left the party due to unfair treatment and disrespect. Earlier, Ogun PDP Chairman, Abayomi Tella, formally presented the party flag to h…