Iyabo Obasanjo

Nigeria's opposition parties and gubernatorial aspirants have intensified positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the African Democratic Congress South-South zone endorsing former minister Rotimi Amaechi while concerns mount over electoral credibility.

Political realignments are underway as Iyabo Obasanjo announces her Ogun State governorship bid while the Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum withdraws support from the ruling APC in favor of the opposition ADC.