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Ogun 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo suspends governorship bid

Former Ogun Central Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has suspended her aspiration to contest the Ogun state governorship election in 2027. The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo announced the development in

Ogun 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo suspends governorship bid
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April 14, 2026byThe Nation
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Former Ogun Central Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has suspended her aspiration to contest the Ogun state governorship election in 2027.

The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo announced the development in a statement on Monday.

She attributed her decision to the endorsement of Senator Solomon Adeola as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the election.

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 party’s internal process.

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“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.”

She added that her decision to step down was based on the outcome of the caucus meeting, where the party leadership reached a consensus on Adeola’s candidacy.

“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,” she added.

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