Popular Nigerian socialite Dokun Olumofin has sparked major conversation online by declaring Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo a potential game-changer in Lagos State politics. In a post on April 30, 2025, Olumofin urged key political figures—Seyi Tinubu and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV)—to consider Iyabo Ojo as a serious political asset ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial race.
The socialite pointed to Priscy Ojo’s recent star-studded wedding, JP2025, as more than just a celebration—it was, in his words, “the quiet birth of a political movement.”
Olumofin described Iyabo Ojo as:
A charismatic crowd-puller across social and tribal lines,
A symbol of modern Yoruba strength,
Someone who embodies authenticity, grassroots connection, and mobilization power.
He dismissed concerns over her lack of traditional political experience, arguing that politics today is about “votes, movement, and cultural resonance,” not just elite backgrounds or degrees.
“Iyabo Ojo can trend in Victoria Island and spark chants in Agege. She is a political machine waiting to be activated,” he wrote.
His comments have ignited widespread debate about celebrity influence, women in politics, and the evolving dynamics of Lagos electoral power
