Former Senator representing Ogun Central, Iyabo Obasanjo, has explained why she returned to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and is seeking to return to the National Assembly 15’years after leaving the Senate.

Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, said her decision was driven by a desire to restore Ogun Central Senatorial District to the level of development and representation it enjoyed when she previously represented the district.

She spoke on Wednesday in Abeokuta during the official flag-off of the PDP campaign for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections in Ogun State.

Obasanjo, who served as senator between 2007 and 2011, said she was concerned that the achievements recorded during her tenure had been eroded by successive representatives.

According to her, returning to the Senate is part of her determination to reclaim the district’s lost glory and provide effective representation.

“My desire to take back our senatorial district to where it was when I represented it is the reason why I came back to the PDP, and take up the challenge of restoring our lost glories,” she said.

The PDP senatorial candidate had earlier spent a short period in the All Progressives Congress (APC) before returning to the opposition party.

She said her decision to seek another term in the Senate was therefore motivated by the need to address what she described as the decline in the fortunes of the senatorial district.

The campaign flag-off, which attracted thousands of PDP members and supporters, was held across the three Federal Constituencies in Ogun Central Senatorial District.

Earlier, the Chairman of the campaign committee and PDP governorship candidate in Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu, expressed optimism that the party would return to power and improve the living conditions of Nigerians.

Adebutu said the PDP’s priority would include tackling poverty, adding that “happy days” were coming again.

He urged party supporters to remain committed and ensure that their votes count during the elections.

Similarly, Adebutu’s running mate, Lateefat Sowunmi-Kolapo, urged voters not to be intimidated before, during or after voting.

She advised voters to remain at their polling units after casting their ballots, monitor the counting process and follow the results to the collation centre.

“After voting, don’t say that you are done and leave. Cast your vote and stay with it at the polling unit. Stand by your vote, follow them to the collation centre,” she said.

She also urged residents to exercise their franchise and vote for PDP candidates across all levels. (Daily Trust)