The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Adesina Adeyemi-Doro, on Saturday declared support for the All Progressives Congress candidate in the August 15 governorship poll, Bola Oyebamiji.
The APGA candidate announced his decision to step down for Oyebamiji on the sidelines of a programme tagged ‘Osun Youth Interactive Session with Oyebamiji’, organised by the APC Campaign Council in Osogbo.
Adeyemi-Doro, who told journalists that his decision to withdraw from the race followed consultations with APGA executives and members across the state, said the party had reached an alignment with the APC.
“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.
“I have been watching the candidates closely, and after wide consultations with my state chairman, secretary, and other senior members of the party, we have reached an alignment. At the end of the day, we are all progressives.
“We look forward to a situation where, by the special grace of God, we will deliver Osun State to our governor, Oyebamiji,” he said.
Responding to the gesture, Oyebamiji, who commended the APGA candidate for the endorsement, expressed readiness to reach out to other parties in the governorship race to seek their backing in the poll.
He said, “Thank you so much. I appreciate this, and I want to assure you that we will work together to rescue Osun State from the current bad government. Your people will be taken care of.
“I am glad about this development, and we will also reach out to other parties so that we can join hands together to build a greater Osun State.”
Earlier, the Chairman, Directorate of Youth, Students and Civil Society, Osun APC Campaign Council, Ayodele Asalu, said the event, which had youth from different political parties in attendance, provided an opportunity for Oyebamiji to speak directly to youths and students about his plans.
“They want to know what your administration proposes to do about education and employment. They want to understand the opportunities that will exist for entrepreneurs, artisans and professionals. They want to know how communities will benefit from development and how young people will participate in making the decisions that affect them.
“And to everyone gathered here, particularly those who are not members of our party, I encourage you to make full use of this opportunity. Ask your questions. Seek clarification.
“Listen carefully to the answers. Examine the proposals and make your assessment based on the issues that matter to you and to the future of Osun State. That is the kind of political engagement our democracy needs,” Asalu said.
The media reports that the electorate in the state will go to the polls to elect a governor on August 15.
Fourteen political parties have been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission to participate in the poll.
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