Iyabo Obasanjo

Iyabo Obasanjo (born April 27, 1967) is a Nigerian academic, epidemiologist, and former Senator [1]. She is the daughter of Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo [1]. Professionally, Obasanjo-Bello is recognized for her background as an academic and an epidemiologist [1], fields that often involve extensive research and contributions to public health. Her career in public service began with her election as a Senator, a significant legislative role where she represented a senatorial district in Nigeria [1]. During her time in the Senate, she contributed to national discourse and policymaking. Her political journey has been marked by several changes in party affiliation. She officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) at one point [3], aligning herself with the then-ruling party. However, her membership with the APC concluded with her resignation, a decision she publicly attributed to persistent disrespect and unfair treatment from the party's leadership within Ogun State [2, 4]. Following her departure from the APC, Iyabo Obasanjo subsequently rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) [5], a party with historical ties to her family. In recent developments, she has publicly expressed her intention to contest the Ogun State Governorship election, declaring her interest for the 2027 polls [5, 6]. This declaration signals her ambition for a potential return to active political office, aiming for the highest executive position in her home state.

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