APGA Candidate Withdraws, Backs APC's Oyebamiji in Osun Election

The All Progressives Congress candidate for the August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has received a significant boost with the withdrawal and endorsement from the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Adesina Adeyemi-Doro. The development, which occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026, narrows the field of contenders in the race to unseat incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Adeyemi-Doro announced his decision to step down and support Oyebamiji during a youth-focused campaign event in Osogbo. He stated the move followed extensive consultations with his party's leadership and members across the state. "I am here today to declare publicly to the good people of Osun State our allegiance, support, and collaboration as we join His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, and the All Progressives Congress, APC," Adeyemi-Doro said. He described the alliance as an "alignment among progressives."

Oyebamiji, a former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority and ex-Commissioner for Finance in Osun, welcomed the endorsement. He assured that his campaign would continue to seek broader coalitions. "Thank you so much. I appreciate this,...