Iyabo Obasanjo Withdraws From Ogun State 2027 Gubernatorial Race Following APC Consensus Decision

Iyabo Obasanjo withdraws from the Ogun 2027 governorship race after the APC endorses Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as its consensus candidate.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 14, 2026, 4:16 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Politics Nigeria

Strategic Withdrawal from the Primaries

Iyabo Obasanjo has officially announced her withdrawal from the Ogun State governorship race ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former aspirant and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo made the disclosure on Monday night, following a decisive shift in the All Progressives Congress (APC) internal selection process. Her exit from the contest is seen as a strategic move to maintain party cohesion as the leadership moves toward a unified front for the upcoming polls.

Endorsement of Senator Solomon Adeola

The catalyst for Obasanjo's withdrawal was the adoption of Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly referred to as Yayi, as the APC’s consensus candidate. Adeola, who currently represents Ogun West in the Senate, received the endorsement during a key caucus meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Abeokuta. The adoption by state and national leaders effectively streamlined the party's nomination process, leaving little room for a contested primary among the high-profile aspirants.

Official Statement and Support for the Consensus

In a statement released shortly after the party meeting, Iyabo Obasanjo congratulated Senator Adeola and expressed her gratitude to the party leadership for the opportunity to participate in the initial nomination phases. She noted that her decision to suspend her gubernatorial aspiration was based directly on the developments in Abeokuta. Obasanjo emphasized her commitment to moving forward with the party and thanked her supporters across the state for their steadfast trust and patience during her short-lived campaign.