By Michael Adesanya
One of the governorship aspirants in Ogun State, Senator yabo Obasanjo has intensified efforts in her moves to clinch the Governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress, APC in the State.
Obasanjo, former Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District on Wednesday met with women groups and some union leaders in Abeokuta, the State capital.
The engagement, which was held at the premises of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), had in attendance professional women bodies, artisans, and civil society organisations.
Obasanjo while speaking, pledged to run an open government that is driven by accountability and measurable outcomes.
She added that her government will be inclusive and continuity-driven, if elected governor of the State in 2027.
The former federal Lawmaker, noted that the State could only attain sustainable development through deliberate continuity of policies and programmes that work, rather than abandoning initiatives at every change of administration.
Obasanjo stressed that her aspiration was rooted in a desire to consolidate gains already made in infrastructure, education, healthcare and economic development, while introducing reforms that prioritise women, youths and vulnerable groups.
According to him, “I am really happy for the kind of leadership APC has both in the state and at the national level. The president has made APC a party of choice and governor Dapo Abiodun has proven to be a good leader of APC in this state and I will make sure that APC ensures continuity in this state. Development demands continuity, institutional memory and a leadership that understands that governance is a relay, not a sprint.
If entrusted with the mandate in 2027, my administration will be anchored on credibility, competence and compassion. We will not run a government of exclusion. Women will not merely be mobilisers during elections; they will be decision-makers at the highest levels of governance”.
She said “Leadership is about trust. My word to you is simple: transparency will not be negotiable. Budgets will not just be numbers on paper; they will translate into tangible improvements in schools, hospitals, roads and job opportunities. We will publish, we will explain, and we will be accountable”.
Obasanjo called on women to play active roles in deepening democratic culture in the state by promoting peaceful participation and issue-based engagement as political activities gather momentum ahead of 2027.
