Ogun monarch voices support for Iyabo Obasanjo’s governorship bid
Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom, has expressed support for Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo’s ambition to contest the Ogun State governorship. The monarch highlighted her qualifications and called for greater inclusion of women in political leadership. He emphasized that it is her constitutional right to run for office and praised her professional and philanthropic contributions. The visit to the palace was described as private, not an official endorsement.
Key takeaways
- Oba Akintunde Akinyemi stated that Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo has the right to contest for governor and praised her background.
- The monarch called for more opportunities for women in political leadership positions in Ogun State and Nigeria.
- He noted Obasanjo’s previous roles as Commissioner for Health and senator, as well as her philanthropic work through the Iyanuwura Foundation.
- The visit was clarified as private, not a formal royal endorsement of her candidacy.
- Iyabo Obasanjo recently joined the APC and declared her intention to run for governor, ruling out a return to the Senate.
