Osun election: ADC’s Salaam not in alliance with any party, will contest to win — Aregbesola

Former Governor of Osun State and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has dismissed reports that the party and its governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Dr. Najeem Folasayo Salaam, have withdrawn from the forthcoming Osun State governorship election or entered into an alliance with another political party.

Aregbesola described the reports as false, unfounded and misleading, urging members of the public to disregard them.

He spoke on Saturday at a solidarity rally held in Ejigbo, Osun State, to celebrate the 61st birthday of Salaam and reaffirm support for his candidacy.

The former governor said the ADC remained firmly committed to the governorship contest, stressing that the party had neither withdrawn from the election nor entered into any alliance with another political party.

According to him, the party has built a formidable political structure founded on progressive ideals, principles and traditions, making it unnecessary for the ADC to abandon its electoral ambition.

“The ADC is too strong and too well-positioned to negotiate away its political ambition or contemplate an alliance with any other political party. We have built a formidable structure anchored on progressive principles, ideals and traditions.

“We have absolute faith in God and confidence in the support of the people. We are contesting this election to win.”

Aregbesola also praised Salaam’s personal qualities, describing him as a man of integrity, humility, exemplary character and compassion for humanity.

He said these qualities had distinguished the ADC candidate as a leader worthy of public trust, urging the people of Osun State to support the party and its governorship candidate.

The former governor expressed confidence that a Salaam-led administration would restore the dignity of progressive ideals and renew the people’s confidence in democracy, good governance and purposeful leadership.

Speaking at the event, Salaam thanked supporters, political associates and well-wishers for their longstanding support, goodwill and affection throughout his political journey.

He described the birthday celebration and solidarity rally as a gesture he deeply cherished, assuring his supporters that their confidence in him would be reciprocated through dedicated and quality service to humanity.

Salaam further reaffirmed his commitment to his manifesto, describing it as a solemn promise to the people of Osun State.

He appealed to the electorate to support the ADC in the forthcoming governorship election, promising that his administration, if elected, would pursue purposeful, inclusive and people-centred governance.

The event, held in Ejigbo, attracted a large gathering of ADC supporters, political associates, community leaders and well-wishers who came together to celebrate Salaam’s 61st birthday and reaffirm their support for his governorship ambition.

𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖/𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕧𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕠 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖