Iyabo Obasanjo Backs Senator Yayi as APC Consensus Candidate
Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has officially withdrawn from the race for the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, announcing her support for Senator Yayi, who has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate. This announcement was made in a statement on April 13, 2026, after a caucus meeting held at the APC secretariat in Abeokuta.
The meeting was attended by notable party members, including Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, former Governor Gbenga Daniel, and other key figures such as Ibikunle Amosun and Yemi Sanusi. In her statement, Iyabo Obasanjo expressed gratitude to the APC leadership for the opportunity to participate in the selection process and appealed for support, urging party members to remain calm and steadfast during this transition.
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