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Osun 2026: Former Speaker Salaam emerges ADC guber candidate

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482 members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and 53 special delegates on Monday elected former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Dr. Najeem Salaam, as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election.

The Chairman of the ADC Primary Election Committee, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, stated that a total of 535 delegates were expected for the exercise, comprising 482 delegates from local government areas and wards, alongside 53 special delegates.

Dr. Salaam secured the party’s ticket after an overwhelming victory, receiving 520 votes at the ADC governorship primary. According to Nwajiuba, 528 delegates were accredited and all cast their votes. Of these, eight votes were invalid, while 520 valid votes were credited to Salaam.

“By the powers conferred on this panel by the constitution of the ADC, I hereby declare Hon. Najeem Folasayo Salaam as the candidate-elect and flagbearer of the African Democratic Congress for the 2026 Osun State governorship election,” Nwajiuba announced.

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