Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, has called for collaboration among political stakeholders to reduce tension and prevent electoral violence ahead of the 2027 election. A trained veterinary doctor and epidemiologist, Obasanjo made the appeal during a meeting with the state chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Friday at its secretariat in Abeokuta. She described open dialogue and empathetic engagement as essential tools for ensuring peaceful elections. "Collaboration reduces tension because it creates room for dialogue and open discussion of issues," she said. "That, I believe, is the essence of empathetic collaboration, which I want all of us to be conscious of as we draw closer to the 2027 elections and beyond."
Obasanjo, who previously served as Ogun State Commissioner for Health, highlighted her experience in public service and policy as a foundation for her proposed administration, which would focus on industrialisation, agriculture, digital skills, healthcare, and education. IPAC Chairman Abayomi Sanyaolu confirmed that the council currently recognises only three governorship aspirants based on formal engagement: Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, Hon. Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, and Sarafa Tunji Isola. "We do not have four or five for now," Sanyaolu said, adding that any aspirant who has not visited the IPAC secretariat is not recognised by the council.
Iyabo Obasanjo's push for dialogue gains traction at a time when political entrances often rely more on noise than process. By securing formal recognition from IPAC alongside only two others, she gains early legitimacy in a race already crowded with self-declared candidates. This elevates her above aspirants who bypass institutional engagement, suggesting her campaign may be better organised. For Ogun voters, it means one contender is already playing the long game—quietly, visibly, and by the book.
