The Digest:
Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello has declared her intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, expressing confidence in her chances and revealing that her father, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, will vote for her. Speaking on Channels Television's The Morning Brief, the 59-year-old who recently defected from PDP to APC stated: "I am almost 60; I think that at this age, my friends who still have both parents alive are very few. My father, I know, and my mother will vote for me; that's all that I can ask of them." She described herself as a "formidable person to beat" based on her track record as former Ogun Health Commissioner and senator (2007-2011). Obasanjo-Bello acknowledged the APC primary race remains open, with no aspirant guaranteed the ticket. Her declaration follows her formal APC registration after 15 years away from active politics. She joins the race amid growing calls for female representation in Ogun, where no woman has ever been elected governor.
Key Points
- Obasanjo-Bello's confidence in parental votes highlights family support for her ambition.
- She positions herself as "formidable" based on political experience and community engagement.
- The APC primary remains competitive with no endorsed candidate.
- Her return to politics after 15 years marks a significant personal and political decision.
- Ogun State has never elected a female governor, adding historic stakes to her bid.
Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello throws her hat into the Ogun 2027 governorship ring, banking on her track record and family support, including her father's vote, to become the first female governor of the state.
Sources: Channels Television Interview
