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flag Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former Nigerian president, has entered the 2027 Ogun State governor race, pushing merit-based leadership and aiming to become Nigeria’s first female elected governor.

flag Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, has officially declared her candidacy for Ogun State governor in the 2027 election, asserting her qualifications based on her governance experience and deep roots in the state. flag She emphasized merit over regional zoning, advocating for leadership based on competence and readiness, while acknowledging calls for power rotation to Ogun West. flag Obasanjo, a U.S.-based professor, highlighted her grassroots connections and international study of governance, aiming to become Nigeria’s first elected female governor. flag Her entry into the race reflects a broader trend of second-generation politicians re-entering Nigerian politics, raising questions about dynastic influence and democratic renewal.

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