Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo (Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello), daughter of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, has officially returned to active politics by joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State. She completed her registration in Ibogun Ward 11, Ifo Local Government Area, describing the APC as her “natural home, Peak Newspaper reports.
However, reports suggesting she has formally declared her intention to contest the Ogun State governorship in 2027 appear premature.
Reliable sources, including Daily Trust, BusinessDay, Vanguard, Peak Newspaper and Channels TV confirm her APC membership and political comeback after about 15 years away, but none cite a direct statement from her announcing a governorship bid.
Iyabo Obasanjo has previously denied actively campaigning for the 2027 election, emphasizing in interviews (e.g., with Remo TV) that her political future remains open, and asked the public and media not to speculate about her candidacy.
Her return is nonetheless seen as strategically significant for APC in Ogun State, where aspirants such as Yayi, Akinlade, and Sarafa are already positioning ahead of 2027. While social media and some online reports have linked her to a governorship race, cross-checks suggest these are largely speculative, focused on her party switch rather than a formal declaration.
The political scene in Ogun is evolving rapidly, and a future candidacy by Obasanjo would add a new dimension, given her family legacy and prior tenure as Senator for Ogun Central (2007–2011). For now, it is most accurate to note that she has rejoined the APC amid early 2027 election buzz, without any confirmed bid.
