The ambition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, received a boost on Saturday, as the flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Adesina Adeyemi-Doro, stepped down for him.

This development which came barely a week to August 15 off cycle gubernatorial poll, followed a consultation with APGA party executives across Osun State.

Adeyemi-Doro, who made the disclosure during a political gathering in Osogbo, the state capital, said all his supporters and members of APGA will vote massively for Oyebamiji next week Saturday.

He stated, “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 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 remarked.

Responding, Oyebamiji lauded the APGA candidate for the endorsement, assuring that APGA members would be accommodated and given sense of belonging in his administration if elected.

“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,” he said.

“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,” the APC candidate assured.

Also speaking at the event, Ambassador Issah Adedotun Niniola, who is the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Protocol to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,  noted that the development was an indication that the APC will coast to victory during August 15 governorship and next year presidential election.

“Let me commend Prince Adeyemi-Doro for this bold step. This will not only lead to the victory of Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji in the August 15 election, but it will also boost the chances of our dear father, President Bola Tinubu, in 2027. APC is the party to beat, and this shows that people are in tune with the Renewed Hope initiatives of Mr President, “he posited.