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The Digest:

Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has declared she will win the Ogun State governorship election, promising to bridge governance "gaps" and improve citizens' lives. Speaking on Eagle 102.5 FM's "Frontline" programme, the former senator who represented Ogun Central from 2007 to 2011 said: "I'm going to win." Obasanjo recently returned to active politics after 15 years, joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), and declared her governorship ambition. She acknowledged Ogun West's agitation for power shift, noting the region hasn't produced a governor in 50 years, but maintained power rotation isn't constitutional. She promised to push for an Ogun West governor after her "tenure." Obasanjo cited timing and money as disadvantages but expressed confidence, stating: "I believe that people are good people, and they know who will do right by them."

Key Points:
  • Obasanjo's declaration adds a prominent name to the Ogun 2027 governorship race.
  • Her promise to support Ogun West after her tenure seeks to address zoning concerns.
  • APC gains high-profile aspirant, while other hopefuls face stiffer competition.
  • This signals the early start of political positioning ahead of 2027 elections.
  • The timing, with declared confidence, energises her campaign.
Iyabo Obasanjo declares Ogun governorship ambition, promises to bridge governance gaps, acknowledges Ogun West agitation but insists power rotation not constitutional.

Sources: Daily Trust, Eagle 102.5 FM