Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo Joins APC in Ogun, Fueling Speculation on Political Ambitions

Former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo Joins APC in Ogun, Fueling Speculation on Political Ambitions

Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) and is expected to contest for the 2027 Ogun gubernatorial election. This move has sparked speculation about her political ambitions, with some believing she’s eyeing the governorship or a senatorial seat .

Other notable APC aspirants include:
– *Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi)*, current Senator for Ogun West, seen as a frontrunner

– *Sarafa Tunji-Ishola*, former Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK

– *Suhaib Salisu*, Senator for Ogun Central
– *Noimot Salako-Oyedele*, incumbent Deputy Governor

– *Gboyega Nasir Isiaka (GNI)*, House of Representatives member

The APC is preparing for the election, launching an e-registration exercise to update its membership database .

Meanwhile, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has also expressed interest in having Iyabo Obasanjo join their party, potentially targeting the Ogun Central senatorial seat .