Former Ogun State governorship aspirant, Iyabo Obasanjo, has congratulated Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) following his emergence as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election in the state.
She also announced the suspension of her gubernatorial ambition, effectively bringing an end to her statewide consultations across political structures and stakeholder groups.
In a statement issued on Monday by her media team and titled “Announcement of Stoppage of Consultations towards Gubernatorial Race,” she said the decision followed the outcome of the Ogun APC caucus meeting held on April 13, 2026, where Adeola was endorsed as the party’s flag bearer.
“I congratulate him and wish him every success,” she said.
“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.”
Obasanjo had in recent months engaged in wide consultations, including meetings with President Bola Tinubu, party stakeholders, local government executives, women groups, and traditional institutions across Ogun State as part of her governorship consultations.
“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,” she added.
Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, who currently represents Ogun West in the Senate, emerged as the APC consensus candidate during the caucus meeting held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta on Monday.
