By Our Reporter
Former senator and 2027 Ogun Central Senatorial hopeful under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has criticised the impact of industrialisation in Ogun State, saying the economic growth recorded over the years has failed to improve the living conditions of ordinary residents.
Speaking on Monday during a political parley organised by the PDP governorship candidate in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, in Abeokuta, Iyabo Obasanjo said industrialisation should translate into jobs, opportunities and better welfare for the people, lamenting that this has not been the case in the state.
“Industrialisation is good, but only if it betters the lives of the people. Industrialisation comes with more jobs and opportunities, but we have not seen that in Ogun State despite industrialisation,” she stated.
The former senator used the occasion to formally explain her decision to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) and return to the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to her, the PDP remains the most credible platform to reposition Ogun State and improve governance.
“PDP is the winning side. I belong to PDP by nature; that is the party that is going to work for Ogun State,” she declared before party faithful and stakeholders.
Iyabo Obasanjo stressed that politics should be driven by service and accountability rather than personal gain.
“It is not the money we make for ourselves that matters, but how we impact the people,” she added.
Explaining her exit from the ruling APC, the former senator accused leaders of the party of lacking respect, integrity and honour.
“I left APC because of disrespect. They are not people that will respect the state. They are not people of honour. If people cannot be taken on their words, what are we doing?” she queried.
She further praised the PDP leadership, describing the opposition party as united and dependable.
“I’m back to PDP because they are a good team,” she said.
The political parley attracted several PDP leaders and National Assembly candidates, including Hon. Wale Ogunbanjo (Ijebu Central), Oluwafemi Omotayo (Ogun East), Ogunlola Olabode (Ogun West), and Segun Adekoya (Ijebu North Federal Constituency).
