Iyabo Obasanjo, a former Ogun State governorship aspirant, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In the resignation letter dated May 31, 2026, which was sent to the Ogun State APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi, Obasanjo said she faced ongoing disrespect, rejection, and unfair treatment from the party leadership, despite her loyalty and contributions to the party.
Recall that Obasanjo previously said her supporters were not allowed to attend the Ogun APC Caucus meeting where Senator Solomon Adeola was chosen as the consensus candidate.
After she raised her concerns, Adeola visited Obasanjo to reconcile, and she then promised to support the party.
She also further expressed disappointment over the party’s handling of her political aspirations and the treatment meted out to her supporters.
“A famous person once said that when disrespect is the only dish served, then one should leave the table. I am therefore leaving the APC table where I am not welcomed. This is my resignation from the party,” Obasanjo emphasised.
She recalled her commitment to the party’s consensus arrangement during the governorship primary process, noting that she accepted the party’s decision in the interest of unity, even though the process was, in her view, flawed and failed to carry all aspirants along.
According to her, violence was allegedly used to prevent some of her supporters from accessing the venue where the consensus candidate was announced.
She further lamented that her presence and contributions were not acknowledged despite her extensive grassroots mobilisation efforts across Ogun State.
Obasanjo stated that after accepting the party’s chosen candidate, she and her supporters met with him and presented three requests.
However, she claimed that months later, no response had been received, describing the development as part of a broader pattern of neglect and disregard.
Despite her resignation, Obasanjo expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Yemi Sanusi and Ogun Central APC leaders for the courtesy and support they extended to her during her time in the party.
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