Ogun State governorship aspirant Iyabo Obasanjo has suspended her bid for the 2027 election after Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate.
Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, made the announcement in a statement signed on Monday, April 13, 2026. She said the decision followed Yayi’s adoption at a caucus meeting of the party held in Abeokuta.
In her statement, Iyabo Obasanjo said:“I congratulate him and wish him every success. I also thank the state and national leaders of our great party for the opportunity to participate in the nomination process.
“Based on these developments, I have decided to suspend my gubernatorial aspiration.
“To my supporters across Ogun State, I am deeply grateful for your calm, steadfast support and unwavering trust throughout this journey. Together, we move forward with patience, strength and hope.”
Senator Adeola, who represents Ogun West in the Senate, was chosen as the party’s consensus candidate at the meeting held at the APC secretariat in Abeokuta.
