APM candidate steps down for Adeleke in Osun governorship election

Adebayo Adewale, the governorship candidate for the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State, has withdrawn from the upcoming election, throwing his support behind the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke.

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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.

Adewale announced his decision at a press conference, captured in a video shared by the governor's Special Assistant on Digital Media. He directed APM members and his supporters across the state to cast their votes for Adeleke in the Saturday election. Adewale stated that his withdrawal followed "deep reflection and extensive consultation" with party leaders, supporters, and other stakeholders.

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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 emphasized that his decision was not driven by external pressure or personal gain but by a "conscious choice to place the interest of Osun above personal ambition." Adewale explained that after assessing the political landscape, he believes Governor Adeleke deserves another term to consolidate the progress made during his current administration.

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Having carefully assessed the situation, I believe Governor Adeleke Ademola deserves another term to consolidate the progress of his administration as recorded.

"Having carefully assessed the situation, I believe Governor Adeleke Ademola deserves another term to consolidate the progress of his administration as recorded," Adewale said. He subsequently urged all his supporters and APM members to back Adeleke's re-election bid, believing it would promote peace, stability, and development in the state.

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Accordingly, I hereby declare my full support for the re-election of His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, and I call all my supporters, members of Allied Peoples Movement, and the good people of Osun to join me in supporting the election.