Mr Adewale's withdrawal comes less than two days before the 15 August governorship election, leaving voters with one fewer candidate.

Osun State Governor and candidate of the Accord party, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed confidence in his electoral strength, saying he would win the state’s governorship election…

Mr Adeleke accused the former governor of repeatedly opposing his political ambitions, saying his latest stance will not affect his re-election bid.