Delegates drawn across the 30 local government areas and Ife East Area office of Osun State will today (Monday) converge in Osogbo, the state capital, to affirm a former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Dr. Najeem Salaam, as the party’s candidate for the 2026 governorship election.
OSUN DEFENDER gathered that as at the close of submission on December 1, it was only Dr. Salaam who purchased the party’s nomination and expression of interest forms to participate in the primary election.
A statement signed by Oluwaseun Abosede, Chairman, Osun ADC Media and Publicity Directorate confirmed that the primary holds at the Ultimate Civic Event Centre, Alekuwodo, Osogbo.
Abosede also noted that the exercise will be conducted by officials from the ADC National Secretariat and monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The statement said, “The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Osun State Chapter, hereby invites all loyal and committed party members across the state to converge in Osogbo on Monday 15th of December, @ ULTIMATE CIVIC EVENT CENTRE, ALEKUWODO by 10:00am for the conduct of the ADC Primary.
“This important exercise marks a critical step in strengthening our internal democratic process and reaffirming our collective commitment to building a credible, people-oriented political alternative for Osun State.
“All party stakeholders, delegates, and members are encouraged to participate peacefully and responsibly, in line with party guidelines, as we work together to deepen unity and uphold the values of fairness, transparency, and progress that define the ADC.
“This primary election represents A New Dawn of Leadership and Service as we work collectively to strengthen our internal democracy and present a credible flagbearer who embodies the values, vision, and aspirations of the ADC,” Abosede stated further.
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