
Ogun SUBEB member steps down to lead Iyabo Obasanjo’s Senate campaign
Abiodun Ajayi has resigned from his role as Permanent Member III of the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board. The move is to allow him focus on his position as Director-General for Senator Iyabo Obasanjo’s 2027 Senate campaign. Ajayi expressed gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for the opportunity to serve in his administration. He clarified that his resignation is not linked to any planned defection from the All Progressives Congress.
What we know
- Abiodun Ajayi submitted his resignation letter dated August 31, 2026, to Governor Dapo Abiodun.
- He stated that his decision was due to new political responsibilities as Director-General for Iyabo Obasanjo’s Senate campaign.
- Ajayi thanked the governor for the chance to contribute to basic education in Ogun State.
- He denied that his resignation signals a defection to another party.
- Iyabo Obasanjo is the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2027 senatorial candidate for Ogun Central.