By Peter Omopo
Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has joined the All Progressives Congress and declared her intention to contest for the party’s governorship ticket in Ogun State.
She made the declaration during a visit to the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, stating that her return to active politics followed persistent appeals from supporters and political associates in Ogun State.
Iyabo Obasanjo expressed optimism that the APC could produce Nigeria’s first elected female governor, noting that no woman has been elected governor in the country’s history.
She also referenced legislative efforts supported by the APC aimed at creating reserved seats for women in the National Assembly, describing the move as a positive step toward greater political inclusion for women.
Drawing comparisons with developments in East Africa, particularly Rwanda, she said gender-focused political reforms have significantly improved female representation in governance.
Her declaration adds a new dimension to the political landscape in Ogun State ahead of the party’s governorship primaries.
