2027: Obasanjo Officially Join and Registers with APC

Abeokuta, Ogun State — In a significant development ahead of the 2027 Ogun State gubernatorial election, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has formally registered with the All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling her entry into the increasingly crowded race to succeed the current governor.

Senator Obasanjo’s registration places her alongside other prominent aspirants, including Akinlade, Yayi, Sarafa, GNI, and others who have declared their intentions to contest the All Progressives Congress ticket for the 2027 poll. The move marks a formal step into the party’s governorship contest after months of speculation about her political trajectory and possible party alignment.

The Ogun 2027 governorship contest is shaping up to be a high‑stakes political battle, reflecting internal dynamics within the APC as key figures from various senatorial districts vie for the party’s nomination. With Ogun being a politically strategic state in the Southwest, aspirants are engaging in consultations, grassroots mobilization, and coalition building to secure support ahead of primary elections.

Senator Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and a former representative of the Ogun Central Senatorial District, brings national recognition and political experience to the race. Her registration with the ruling party adds further depth to what is expected to be a competitive nomination process within the APC.
Political analysts note that the early registration and visible interest from notable politicians signal a vigorous contest that will likely define the party’s strategy and influence outcomes in the general election cycle across Ogun State.

The APC which currently governs Ogun State is seeking to maintain its hold on the governorship while balancing interests across the region’s diverse political blocs.

As the campaign season unfolds, attention will turn to emerging alliances, manifestos from the aspirants, and how internal party dynamics shape the final choice of the APC flagbearer for Ogun 2027.