Obasanjo’s son joins pro-Tinubu movement, appointed political adviser ahead of 2027

Olujuwon Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has joined the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement as Special Adviser on Political Affairs, pledging support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. During a visit to the movement’s Abuja headquarters, he praised Tinubu’s administration and urged continued support for its reforms. Obasanjo, who said he joined the APC in 2014, maintained that his family respected differing political opinions. The movement welcomed his appointment ahead of nationwide mobilisation activities.

Olujuwon Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has been appointed Special Adviser on Political Affairs to the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.

According to The Cable, Obasanjo accepted the appointment during a visit to the movement’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.

He described the appointment as an honour and privilege, commending the group’s grassroots mobilisation and community outreach activities.

Obasanjo pledged to support Tinubu’s re-election, citing what he described as progress in infrastructure, salary payments and investment opportunities.

He also disclosed that he had been a member of the All Progressives Congress since 2014, stressing that his family respected individual political choices.

The movement’s National Coordinator, Sunday Adekanbi Asuku, welcomed Obasanjo, expressing confidence in his political experience.

Adekanbi said the appointment would strengthen the organisation’s nationwide mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

The movement continues expanding its activities across Nigeria to build electoral support for Tinubu.