Former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has been confirmed as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
DAILY GAZETTE correspondent reports that Salaam won the party’s ticket during the ADC primary held at the Ultimate Civic Centre in Osogbo on Monday.
According to Mr. Emeka Nwajiuba, Chairman of the ADC 2026 Primary Election Committee, Salaam was the sole aspirant for the governorship position.
“The screening process and information from the ADC Organising Secretary’s Office confirm that Salaam is the only aspirant vying for the party’s ticket,” he stated.
A total of 528 delegates from the 332 wards of Osun State participated in the primary, casting their votes.
Out of these, 520 were valid votes in favour of Salaam, while eight were declared void.
“By the authority vested in this panel under the ADC constitution, I hereby announce Dr. Najeem Salaam as the candidate-elect and flag bearer of our party for the 2026 Osun governorship election,” Nwajiuba declared.
In his acceptance speech, Salaam expressed gratitude to the ADC leadership and members for their trust.
“I accept this mandate with a deep sense of responsibility. I accept it with hope, because our people still believe, and I accept it with prayer, knowing the challenges ahead are real,” he said.
