The African Democratic Congress has chosen Najeem Salaam as its flag bearer for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, following the party’s primary held on Monday in Osogbo.
The News Agency of Nigeria reported that the exercise took place at the Ultimate Civic Centre, where delegates from across the state converged to decide the party’s standard-bearer.
Addressing party members before voting commenced, the Chairman of the ADC 2026 Primary Election Committee, Mr Emeka Nwajiuba, disclosed that Salaam emerged unopposed after the party’s screening process.
According to him, records from the ADC Organising Secretary and the outcome of the screening exercise confirmed that Salaam was the only aspirant seeking the party’s ticket.
A total of 528 delegates drawn from the state’s 332 wards participated in the primary, lining up to cast their votes in line with party guidelines.
Announcing the outcome, Nwajiuba said all 528 votes were cast, with 520 adjudged valid in favour of Salaam, while eight votes were declared invalid.
He subsequently pronounced Salaam as the candidate-elect, citing the powers vested in the panel by the party’s constitution.
In his acceptance speech, Salaam expressed gratitude to party leaders and members for the confidence reposed in him, describing the mandate as both a call to service and a solemn responsibility.
He said he accepted the party’s ticket with optimism, noting that the trust of party faithful reflected the enduring belief of the people in a better Osun State, while acknowledging that the task ahead would require commitment, prayer and collective resolve.
