Iyabo Obasanjo declares Ogun governorship bid, dismisses zoning debate

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Former governor Iyabo Obasanjo announced her intention to run for the governorship of Ogun State. In her statement she rejected the ongoing debate about zoning the governorship seat to a particular region. The declaration positions her as a potential candidate in the upcoming 2027 state elections, influencing party dynamics in Ogun. Separately, the National Universities Commission released guidelines stating that serving public officials are ineligible for honorary doctorate awards.

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