Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- Iyabo Obasanjo, a former senator and daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally declared her intention to contest the Ogun State governorship election, expressing confidence in her chances despite structural and financial constraints on her part.

Speaking on Wednesday during an appearance on Frontline, a public affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM in Ilese-Ijebu, the former lawmaker said she was certain of victory.

Ms Obasanjo recently returned to partisan politics after about 15 years and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), where she has entered the race for the party's governorship ticket, Tribune online reports.

The governorship aspirant said her decision to run was driven by governanc...