Former Iyabo Obasanjo has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what she described as persistent disrespect, rejection, and poor treatment by the party’s leadership in Ogun State.
In a resignation letter dated May 31 and addressed to the Ogun APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi, the former senator and epidemiologist expressed dissatisfaction with the process that produced Solomon Adeola as the party’s consensus governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 elections.
Obasanjo argued that the consensus arrangement failed to comply with the APC’s own guidelines, which require consultation and agreement among aspirants before a consensus candidate is adopted. She also alleged that some of her supporters were prevented from accessing the venue where Adeola’s emergence was announced.
Despite her reservations, she said she accepted the outcome in the interest of party unity, immediately congratulating the candidate and pledging her support. However, she claimed that subsequent engagements with Adeola yielded little progress, reinforcing what she described as a broader pattern of neglect and disregard within the party.
Reflecting on her decision to leave, Obasanjo stated that when “disrespect is the only dish served, one should leave the table,” adding that she no longer felt welcomed or valued in the APC despite her efforts to strengthen the party’s grassroots support across Ogun State.
She nevertheless expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, Chief Yemi Sanusi, and Chief Soremi for the courtesy and support they extended to her during her time in the party.
Her resignation marks a significant development in Ogun State politics and is expected to fuel speculation about her next political move ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.
