Iyabo Obasanjo, politician and daughter of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has suspended her aspiration to contest the Ogun state governorship election in 2027.
Iyabo announced the development in a statement on Monday.
She attributed her decision to the endorsement of Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the election.
She said Senator Adeola was adopted at a caucus meeting of the party held in Abeokuta.
She said, “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.
“Based on these developments, I have decided to suspend my gubernatorial aspiration.
“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.”
Adeola, who represents Ogun West in the Senate, emerged as the party’s consensus candidate at the meeting held at the APC secretariat in Abeokuta.
