•Dr Iyabo Obasanjo and APC logo
Former Ogun State governorship aspirant and ex-senator, Iyabo Obasanjo PhD, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Obasanjo cited what she described as persistent disrespect, rejection and unfair treatment by the party leadership despite her loyalty and contributions, for dumping the progressives, reports Daily Independent.
Obasanjo, in a resignation letter dated May 31, 2026, and addressed to the Ogun State APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi, 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.
She 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.
Obasanjo’s departure marks a significant political development in Ogun State and has sparked fresh conversations about internal democracy and inclusiveness within party structures.
