The Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that it is waiting for the first daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, to reach out to the party as a platform for her rumoured 2027 political ambition.
A prominent politician who spoke to Punch disclosed that Obasanjo-Bello might choose the ADC as her preferred party.
Recently, billboards featuring Obasanjo-Bello, who represented Ogun Central senatorial district between 2007 and 2011 and now resides in the United States, appeared in parts of Abeokuta, including Abiola Way near her father’s Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library and around Brewery Junction.
The billboards, featuring the trained veterinarian and epidemiologist, partially read: “In Ogun State we know ourselves. Senator (Prof) Iyabo Obasanjo. Omo wa ni, eniyan wa ni, ara wa ni.”
Some observers believe she may align with the ADC for her next political move.
Speaking on the development, the source told the aforementioned publication that “Although the former senator is yet to openly declare her next political move, this is speculated to be around the Ogun Central Senatorial race, and the likely party is the ADC.
“You will remember that the former president in 2019 gave tactical support to the ADC. So, many believe the former senator will likely pursue her next political ambition with the ADC. That is the thinking out there.”
Also speaking the Chairman of the ADC’s Ogun State chapter, Otunba Femi Soluade, acknowledged the speculation but noted that Obasanjo-Bello had not yet contacted the party.
Soluade said the party is eagerly awaiting her overtures and plans to discuss the matter with the executive committee in the coming days.
He stated, “Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello is yet to make overtures to us. Nevertheless, we are waiting for her to talk to us. Opinions abound about the post she might be gunning for in 2027, but we are watching. Maybe in the coming days, I will discuss her matter with our executive and revert as soon as there is information.”