Ogun: I’m not in guber race to step down – Iyabo Obasanjo replies critics

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Iyabo Obasanjo told journalists at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library that she is not withdrawing from the Ogun governorship race and will seek the All Progressive Congress (APC) ticket for the 2027 election. She emphasized her readiness to compete, citing her extensive grassroots outreach during a previous Senate campaign. Obasanjo highlighted Ogun State's potential to elect Nigeria's first female governor. She indicated she will continue consultations across the state to secure the party nomination, signalling ongoing competition within the APC for the governorship ticket.

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Reported by 4 sources: daily_post, Leadership, pm_news, Vanguard. Also confirmed by The Nation.