Iyabo Obasanjo Declares Ogun Governorship Bid, Backs Tinubu’s Economic Reforms

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Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello announced her intention to contest the governorship of Ogun State. She praised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms and infrastructure projects, stating they have helped stabilise the economy and improve purchasing power. Obasanjo-Bello emphasized that her candidacy is independent and not intended to clear the path for any other candidate, and pledged to work to succeed incumbent Governor Dapo Abiodun in 2027. The declaration was made during a media parley at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, marking her entry into the upcoming Ogun governorship race.

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