Abiodun Ajayi, former Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government and Permanent Member III of the Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), has resigned from his position to concentrate on his duties as Director-General of Senator Iyabo Obasanjo’s 2027 Senate campaign.
Ajayi announced his resignation in a letter dated August 31, 2026, addressed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun.
He expressed appreciation to the governor for giving him the opportunity to serve in his administration and contribute to the advancement of basic education across the state.
“I sincerely appreciate Your Excellency for the privilege of serving the good people of Ogun State. My tenure has been a valuable and rewarding chapter in my public service journey, and I remain grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the development of basic education and the progress of our dear State.
“My decision to resign has been carefully considered and is principally borne out of my emerging political responsibilities.
“Rather than finding myself in a position where I may have to balance between competing responsibilities, expectations, or political orientations, I believe it is more honourable, responsible and principled to voluntarily relinquish my present appointment,” the statement read.
Speaking to our correspondent by telephone on Wednesday, Ajayi confirmed that he had resigned but rejected speculation that his decision was connected to plans to leave the All Progressives Congress (APC) for an opposition party.
“I resigned my appointment with SUBEB about three days ago. I am grateful to the governor for giving me the opportunity to serve, but it is time for me to leave,” he said.
On his new political assignment, Ajayi explained, “I was the DG of Iyabo Obasanjo during her gubernatorial ambition under APC, and she has equally appointed me to lead her Senate campaign. So, it is true that I have resigned my appointment with SUBEB, and I will be eternally grateful to Gov Dapo Abiodun for the honour to serve under his purposeful government.”
Obasanjo is the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2027 senatorial candidate for Ogun Central.
