Ogun 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo meets President Tinubu in Lagos

Politics Ogun 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo meets President Tinubu in Lagos Published on April 8, 2026 By Gift Oba googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Daughter of former Nigerian president and governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has formally briefed President Bola Tinubu on her governorship ambition. Obasanjo also told the president about her plans for the state during a private meeting held at his Lagos residence. Sources familiar with the meeting said the discussion centred on Obasanjo’s intention to contest the governorship of Ogun State. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); She outlined her vision for the state, highlighting priorities in governance, development, and public service if elected into office. Obasanjo also reflected on her long-standing relationship with President Tinubu, describing it as one built over years of political engagement and mutual respect. She noted that the relationship has shaped her political journey and informed her approach to leadership. She said, “On Monday in Lagos, I had the privilege of meeting His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and our conversation was insightful and forward-looking, focusing on leadership, governance and the ongoing development of our nation and Ogun State.” During the meeting, the former commissioner reaffirmed her loyalty to the ruling party and pledged to actively mobilise support for President Tinubu ahead of the next general election. The meeting is seen by observers as part of ongoing political consultations and alignments ahead of future electoral contests in Ogun State and at the national level. Don't Miss 2027: Oyo SDP lures APC gubernatorial aspirant You may like Ogun renames key highway after Tinubu, strengthens power, governance structure Alarm code of sinking govt — Atiku’s aide hits Tinubu over N3.3trn electricity fund Police arrest 47 suspects, seize guns, cars, others in Lagos 2027: Rice, spaghetti sharing won’t save you – Atiku knocks Tinubu 2027: South-East ex-govs back Tinubu, launch forum to drive regional development Lagos announces temporary road closures for project commissioning

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