A former senator representing Ogun Central, Iyabo Obasanjo, has returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
This comes barely one week after she resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, rejoined the PDP on Monday during the unveiling of the party’s deputy governorship candidate in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The former health commissioner, who recently returned from the United States, was received with cheers by party members at the PDP secretariat.
Speaking shortly after the presentation of Alhaja Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo as the party’s deputy governorship candidate, Obasanjo expressed confidence in the chances of the PDP governorship candidate, Ladi Adebutu, in the 2027 election.
She said she would reserve detailed comments until her formal declaration ceremony but hinted that she had grievances to air.
“I actually have a lot to say, there are many people that we shall call out, but I won’t say anything now until you organise that official welcome back into the party.
“However, I want to greet our deputy governorship candidate. I am convinced that you will be our next deputy governor. I want to thank our incoming governor from 2027, Hon Oladipupo Adebutu, because he has really tried to become the governor of the state for the first, second and third time.
“But this time, God is saying that he will be our next governor now that I am joining the party,” she stated.
Her return comes days after she resigned from the APC, citing rejection, maltreatment and a lack of respect from the party leadership.
