BREAKING: Former President Obasanjo’s Daughter Defects to APC Forward of 2027
Professor Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The previous Senator, who represented Ogun Central between 2007 and 2011, reportedly formalized her membership by the celebration’s on-line registration portal at Ibogun Ward 11, situated within the Ifo Native Authorities Space.
Confirming the transfer on Wednesday, a detailed affiliate and present Commissioner with the State Common Fundamental Training Board (SUBEB), Biodun Ajayi, famous that the method was profitable.
In response to Ajayi, the Professor accomplished the mandatory steps to align with the celebration in her dwelling ward.
This account was additional supported by a former member of the Home of Representatives from the identical constituency, who confirmed that the registration passed off as reported.
Whereas the information got here as a shock, the Ogun State APC management has maintained a cautious stance. The celebration’s Director of Publicity, Mr. Femi Nuberu, declined to particularly verify or deny the Senator’s registration.
As an alternative, he emphasised that the APC stays an inclusive platform.
“We want to make clear that the APC registration course of is free, open and accessible to each Nigerian citizen aged 18 years and above, according to our celebration’s structure,” Nuberu said.
He added that the celebration’s present precedence is the nationwide membership drive quite than the standing of particular people.
Nuberu additionally famous that the latest surge in registration throughout the state is a testomony to the general public’s belief within the administrations of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun.
Furthermore, the transfer comes as a shock to many, particularly given the political historical past of the Obasanjo household.
Hypothesis relating to her return to energetic politics started late final yr when marketing campaign billboards appeared in Abeokuta.
These shows featured her picture and the message: “In Ogun State, we all know ourselves. Sen. (Prof.) Iyabo Obasanjo. Omo wa ni, eniyan wa ni, ara wa ni.”
Whereas the Professor, who at the moment teaches Public Well being on the College of Maryland, beforehand advised reporters she was not actively searching for workplace, she admitted that her former supporters had her permission to erect the indicators as a gesture of appreciation for her previous service.
Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello has an extended historical past in Ogun State governance, having served as Commissioner for Well being earlier than her tenure within the Senate.
After shedding her re-election bid in 2011, she relocated to the USA to pursue her educational profession.
Her return to the ruling celebration’s fold has now reignited talks of a possible run for the Ogun Central senatorial seat within the upcoming 2027 normal elections.