“PDP Betrayed Me, APC Never Courted Me”: Iyabo Obasanjo Unleashes Blistering Attack on Former Party After Defection!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan, Editor -in- chief | Sele Media Africa.
Former senator Iyabo Obasanjo has launched a scathing criticism of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing its leadership of betrayal and political neglect while explaining the circumstances that led to her decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking in a candid interview, Obasanjo rejected claims that the ruling party actively recruited her, stating instead that her defection was a personal decision shaped by years of frustration with the PDP’s internal dynamics.
According to her, the APC did not initiate contact or attempt to persuade her to switch allegiance. Rather, she said her move followed a period of reflection on her political future and dissatisfaction with what she described as poor engagement by PDP leaders.
Sharp Criticism of PDP Leadership
Obasanjo accused PDP leaders of sidelining loyal members and only reaching out during election periods. In strongly worded remarks, she described some party leaders as “idiots,” arguing that their leadership style alienated committed stakeholders and weakened internal cohesion.
She further alleged that senior figures within the party failed to maintain meaningful relationships with members, claiming that her exit from the PDP was met with little concern from the leadership.
Political Independence and Defection
The former Ogun State commissioner emphasized that her decision to leave the PDP was neither sudden nor externally influenced. Instead, she framed the move as part of a broader reassessment of her political alignment and priorities.
Obasanjo is the daughter of former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo, a prominent political figure whose legacy continues to shape Nigeria’s political discourse. Her defection adds to a growing list of political realignments as parties and politicians position themselves ahead of future electoral contests.
Broader Political Context
Her remarks underscore persistent internal tensions within the PDP, which has experienced recurring disputes and defections in recent years. Political observers note that such shifts often reflect internal disagreements and strategic repositioning rather than ideological change.
Obasanjo’s outspoken criticism highlights ongoing concerns about party cohesion and leadership accountability within Nigeria’s opposition politics, while also illustrating the fluid nature of party loyalty in the country’s democratic landscape.
Sources
Daily Post
The Conclave Nigeria
The Nation
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