2027: My Father Will Vote For Me, I’m Formidable Candidate — Iyabo Obasanjo

The 59-year-old politician recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.

A combo image of Iyabo Obasanjo
Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello has expressed confidence in her chances ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State, saying she is a candidate to beat.

Obasanjo-Bello made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Friday, where she spoke about her return to active politics, her governorship ambition, and the support she expects from her family.

The 59-year-old politician, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections, said she is confident of receiving the votes of her parents, including her father, former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

“I am almost 60; I think that at this age, my friends who still have both parents alive are very few, so I consider myself lucky to have both my mother and my father alive.

“I don’t think at this age I should be consulting them for everything in my career move. What I have said is that my father, I know, and my mother will vote for me; that’s all that I can ask of them. Even if I don’t ask, they will vote for me; that I can guarantee,” she said.

The ex-lawmaker added, “So, my joining the APC is a personal journey for me; that is just the fact. But I know he will vote for me.”

Obasanjo-Bello also expressed strong confidence in her political credentials, stating that her experience and track record make her a strong contender in the race.

“I feel I am a formidable person to beat because of my track record, and so I am going to go for it,” she said.