Iyabo Obasanjo Steps Down from Ogun Gov Race, Backs Adeola

In a significant political development in Ogun State, Nigeria, governorship hopeful Iyabo Obasanjo has announced she is stepping down from her gubernatorial ambition. This decision comes following the emergence of Senator Solomon Adeola, widely known as Yayi, as the consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the upcoming 2027 election.

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I congratulate him and wish him every success. I also thank the state and national leaders of our great party for the opportunity to participate in the nomination process.

Obasanjo, the daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, formally declared her withdrawal in a statement she personally signed on Monday. She extended her congratulations to Adeola, wishing him success in his bid for the state's top seat. She also expressed gratitude to the state and national leadership of the APC for the opportunity to participate in the nomination process.

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Based on these developments, I have decided to suspend my gubernatorial aspiration.

Addressing her supporters across Ogun State, Obasanjo conveyed her deep appreciation for their "calm, steadfast support and unwavering trust" throughout her campaign. She urged them to move forward with "patience, strength and hope," signaling a continued commitment to the party despite her personal withdrawal from the governorship race. Adeola currently represents Ogun West in the Senate and secured his consensus candidacy during a meeting at the APC secretariat in Abeokuta.

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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.