An Ogun State governorship aspirant, Iyabo Obasanjo, has withdrawn her ambition following the emergence of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the All Progressives Congress consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
Iyabo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, announced the decision in a statement issued on Monday, saying the development followed the party’s caucus meeting held in Abeokuta, where Adeola was adopted as the consensus flagbearer.
She expressed appreciation to the leadership of the party at both state and national levels for the opportunity she had to participate in the nomination process.
“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,” she said.
She further stated that her decision to step down was in line with the new political reality within the party.
“Based on these developments, I have decided to suspend my gubernatorial aspiration,” she added.
Addressing her supporters across the state, Iyabo thanked them for their loyalty and encouragement throughout her campaign journey, noting that the decision was taken with a sense of responsibility.
“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 said.
Senator Adeola, who represents Ogun West in the Senate, was adopted as the APC consensus candidate during the caucus meeting held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta.
