Former senator representing Ogun Central, Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, citing alleged disrespect, unfair treatment, and marginalisation by the party’s leadership in Ogun State.
Obasanjo-Bello, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, conveyed her decision in a resignation letter dated May 31 and addressed to the Ogun APC Chairman, Yemi Sanusi.
The former lawmaker, who recently contested for the APC governorship ticket in Ogun State, criticised the consensus process that produced Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the party’s candidate.
She said she was neither consulted nor involved in the process despite earlier agreeing to abide by any consensus arrangement adopted by the party.
Obasanjo-Bello also alleged that some of her supporters were denied access to the venue where Adeola was unveiled and were subjected to intimidation.
“Following his emergence, Senator Adeola requested a meeting with my supporters, during which three requests were presented. He promised a response within a week. More than two months later, no feedback has been received,” she said.
She added:
“The treatment I have received reflects a consistent pattern of rejection and disrespect. When disrespect is the only dish served, one should leave the table. I am therefore leaving the APC table where I am not welcomed.”
Despite leaving the party, Obasanjo-Bello expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, Chief Sanusi, and the Ogun Central Senatorial leadership for the courtesies extended to her during her time in the APC.
Obasanjo-Bello returned to active politics earlier this year after registering with the party in Ward 11, Ibogun, in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.
She previously served as Ogun State Commissioner for Health between 2003 and 2007 before representing Ogun Central in the Senate from 2007 to 2011.
Her political comeback in late 2025, marked by campaign billboards across Abeokuta, had fuelled speculation about her intention to contest the 2027 Ogun governorship election before her sudden exit from the APC.
