Osun 2026: Ex-speaker emerges ADC gov candidate

A former Speaker of the Osun State Meeting, Mr Najeem Salaam, on Monday emerged because the African Democratic Congress candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election.

The Information Company of Nigeria stories that Salaam secured the ADC ticket following the occasion’s main held on the Final Civic Centre in Osogbo.

Addressing occasion delegates earlier than the train, the Chairman of the ADC 2026 Main Election Committee, Mr Emeka Nwajiuba, mentioned Salaam was the only aspirant for the workplace.

“The checklist and data from the ADC Organising Secretary’s Workplace, in addition to the screening train performed, point out that Salaam is the one aspirant vying for the occasion’s ticket,” he mentioned.

The 528 ADC delegates from throughout the 332 wards of the state then lined as much as forged their votes.

Saying the outcomes, Nwajiuba mentioned a complete of 528 votes had been forged, of which 520 had been legitimate votes for Najeem Salaam whereas eight had been voided.

“By the ability conferred on this panel by the structure of the ADC, I, Emeka Nwajiuba, Chairman of the panel, announce the candidate-elect and flag bearer of our occasion for the Osun governorship election 2026: Najeem Salaam,” he mentioned.

In his acceptance speech, Salaam thanked members and management of the ADC for his or her confidence and the mandate entrusted to him.

“I settle for this mandate because the gubernatorial candidate of the ADC with a deep sense of duty.

“I settle for it with hope as a result of our individuals nonetheless consider. I settle for it with prayer as a result of the challenges forward are actual,” he mentioned.

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