Adebayo Adewale of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Adedamola Adebayo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have withdrawn from the race and endorsed Ademola Adeleke, the incumbent governor of Osun State.
Adewale announced his withdrawal at a press conference on Thursday, stating that his decision followed “deep reflection and extensive consultation” with party leaders, supporters and other stakeholders.
“I, Adebayo Simon Adewale, the governorship candidate of Allied Peoples Movement in Osun governorship election 2026, after deep reflection and extensive consultation with party leaders, supporters, and stakeholders, I have decided to withdraw from the Osun State governorship election,” he said.
Adewale said the decision was not motivated by pressure or personal interest, but by his desire to put Osun’s interests above his personal ambition.
Adewale announced his withdrawal at a press conference on Thursday, stating that his decision followed “deep reflection and extensive consultation” with party leaders, supporters and other stakeholders.
“I, Adebayo Simon Adewale, the governorship candidate of Allied Peoples Movement in Osun governorship election 2026, after deep reflection and extensive consultation with party leaders, supporters, and stakeholders, I have decided to withdraw from the Osun State governorship election,” he said.
Adewale said the decision was not motivated by pressure or personal interest, but by his desire to put Osun’s interests above his personal ambition.
“This decision is not born out of pressure or personal interest; rather, it is a conscious choice to place the interest of Osun above personal ambition,” he said.
The politician added that he assessed the political situation in the state and concluded that Adeleke deserves another term to consolidate what he described as his administration’s achievements.
“Having carefully assessed the situation, I believe Governor Adeleke Ademola deserves another term to consolidate the progress of his administration as recorded,” he said.
Adewale subsequently urged his supporters and members of the APM to back the governor.
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