Former Ogun Central senator and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
In a resignation letter dated May 31 and addressed to the Ogun APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi, the US-based epidemiologist cited persistent rejection and disrespect within the party as the reason for her departure.
According to her: “The treatment I have received since then has reflected a consistent pattern of rejection and disrespect. When disrespect is the only dish served, then one should leave the table. I am therefore leaving the APC table where I am not welcomed.”
Dispute Over APC Consensus Process
Prof. Obasanjo recently sought the APC governorship ticket in Ogun State but criticised the consensus arrangement that produced Senator Solomon Adeola as the party’s candidate.
She argued that the process did not follow established party guidelines and stated that she was not consulted before Adeola was announced as the consensus candidate.
“I agreed to support whichever candidate emerged through a consensus process, but I was not consulted before Senator Adeola was presented as the consensus candidate.”
She also alleged that some of her supporters were denied access to the venue where the candidate was unveiled and were subjected to intimidation.
Gratitude Despite Exit
Despite her resignation, Obasanjo expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and APC leaders in Ogun State for the support and courtesy extended to her during her time in the party.
She had returned to active politics earlier this year after rejoining the APC in Ifo Local Government Area and declaring her interest in the Ogun governorship race.
APC Names Adeola as Governorship Candidate
Meanwhile, the Ogun State chapter of the APC has announced Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as its governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections.
Adeola, who currently represents Ogun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, emerged unopposed in a primary election conducted across the state’s 20 local government areas.
Party leaders described the process as peaceful, orderly, and inclusive.
