Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, former senator for Ogun Central and daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party’s Ogun State leadership of persistent disrespect, unfair treatment, and marginalisation.
Obasanjo, who recently vied for the APC governorship ticket in Ogun State, submitted her resignation in a letter dated May 31 to the state APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi.
She criticised the consensus process that produced Senator Solomon Adeola (Yayi) as the party’s candidate, stating she was neither consulted nor involved despite pledging to abide by any party consensus arrangement.
She further alleged that some of her supporters were denied entry to the venue where Adeola was unveiled and faced intimidation. “Following his emergence, Senator Adeola requested a meeting with my supporters, during which three requests were presented. He promised a response within a week. More than two months later, no feedback has been received,” Obasanjo said. “The treatment I have received reflects a consistent pattern of rejection and disrespect. When disrespect is the only dish served, one should leave the table. I am therefore leaving the APC table where I am not welcomed.”
Despite her resignation, Obasanjo expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, Ogun APC Chairman Chief Sanusi, and Ogun Central Senatorial leadership for the courtesy extended to her while in the party.
Returning to active politics earlier this year after registering in Ward 11, Ibogun, Ifo LGA, Obasanjo had previously served as Ogun State Commissioner for Health (2003–2007) and in the Senate (2007–2011). Her political re-entry in late 2025, marked by campaign billboards in Abeokuta, had signalled her intention to contest the 2027 governorship before she abruptly exited the APC.
