Iyabo Obasanjo Resigns from APC, Citing Disrespect and Dispute Ahead of 2027 Elections
Breaking: Ex-president Obasanjo's daughter suddenly dumps APC ahead of 2027 election

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Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, citing ongoing disrespect and lack of consultation regarding candidate nominations. Despite her departure, she expressed gratitude to party leaders for their past support.
- 01Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections.
- 02She criticized the party's consensus process for nominating Senator Solomon Adeola, claiming she was not consulted.
- 03Obasanjo expressed feelings of persistent disrespect and rejection within the party.
- 04She thanked Bola Tinubu and Ogun APC leaders for their support despite her resignation.
- 05Iyabo Obasanjo had previously rejoined the APC and expressed interest in the Ogun State governorship race.
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Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, an epidemiologist and daughter of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, has announced her resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the country gears up for the 2027 elections. In her resignation letter dated May 31, she cited ongoing disrespect and rejection within the party as her reasons for leaving. Obasanjo criticized the party's consensus process, particularly the nomination of Senator Solomon Adeola, stating that she was not consulted prior to his selection as the party's candidate for the Ogun State governorship race. She expressed disappointment over the treatment she received, which she described as a consistent pattern of disrespect. Despite her resignation, Obasanjo expressed gratitude to Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other APC leaders in Ogun State for their support during her time in the party. Earlier this year, she had rejoined the APC and declared her interest in the governorship race, making her departure notable as it raises questions about the party's internal dynamics ahead of the elections.
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Iyabo Obasanjo's resignation may influence the APC's support and candidate selection in Ogun State ahead of the elections.
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