An APM governorship candidate in Osun, Adebayo Adewale, withdraws from the 15 August 2026 election and endorses incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, according to reports from Nigeria’s Premium Times and The Punch. Adewale’s withdrawal leaves the race with one fewer candidate close to election day.
Both outlets describe the move as a late-stage change to the contest, which is set for 15 August. Premium Times reports that the withdrawal occurs less than two days before the election, while The Punch frames it as a step-down in which Adewale publicly declares support for Adeleke’s re-election. Neither report indicates that another replacement candidate is introduced after the withdrawal.
While the sources align on the core facts—Adewale’s exit from the race and his endorsement of Adeleke—their wording differs slightly in how they characterize the timing and the act of stepping down. The reporting overall treats the event as a development affecting the candidate lineup ahead of the poll.
