Iyabo Obasanjo
Coverage of Iyabo Obasanjo in the Nexus archive.
- What the Iyabo Obasanjo-Yayi friction reveals about Ogun’s political realignment, By Adeola Akinremi
The friction between Senator Iyabo Obasanjo and Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) highlights transactional politics and performative dynamics in Ogun's political landscape. The episode underscores how political conflicts in the state are influenced by sound bites and viral outrage.
- Obasanjo family divided over Yayi’s Ogun governorship candidature
The Obasanjo family is divided over Yayi's candidacy for Ogun governorship. The two brothers support Yayi, while their sister Iyabo Obasanjo opposes the bid.
- Iyabo Obasanjo rejoins PDP, gets party’s Ogun Central senatorial ticket
Iyabo Obasanjo has rejoined the PDP and received the party's senatorial ticket for Ogun Central. She previously resigned from the APC in May after losing the governorship ticket race.
- Iyabo Obasanjo resigns from APC two months after losing governorship ticket
Iyabo Obasanjo resigned from the APC after being a former governorship aspirant on the party's platform. She announced her exit in a statement from Abeokuta, Ogun State.