Adesina Adeyemi-Doro: APGA Candidate Who Withdrew from the Osun Governorship Race
Party: All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
Original Status: Cleared candidate
Current Status: Withdrawn; endorsed Bola Oyebamiji of the APC
Withdrawal Date: 8 August 2026
Introduction
Adesina Adeyemi-Doro was the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election.
However, he subsequently withdrew from the contest and endorsed Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Withdrawal from the Race
According to the election research, Adeyemi-Doro announced his withdrawal on 8 August 2026.
He said the decision followed consultations with APGA leaders, members and supporters.
His withdrawal represents one of the most significant late developments in the Osun governorship election.
Endorsement of Bola Oyebamiji
Following his withdrawal, Adeyemi-Doro declared support for APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji.
The development potentially creates a new political alignment between APGA supporters and the APC campaign.
Why His Candidate Record Should Be Preserved
Although Adeyemi-Doro withdrew, the research recommends that Orient should not remove him from its historical election database.
This is because his original candidacy remains part of the documented electoral history.
The recommended record is:
- Candidate: Adesina Adeyemi-Doro
- Party: APGA
- Original status: Cleared candidate
- Current status: Withdrawn/endorsed APC
- Withdrawal date: 8 August 2026
- Endorsed candidate: Bola Oyebamiji — APC
Conclusion
Adesina Adeyemi-Doro’s withdrawal is an important development in the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election.
While he is no longer contesting, maintaining his candidate profile ensures that the organisation’s election database provides an accurate historical record of the electoral process.
Editorial note: This article records an electoral development and does not constitute an endorsement of any candidate or political party.
