Osun 2026: Ex-Speaker Salaam emerges ADC guber candidate

The former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Najeem Salaam, has emerged as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the 2026 governorship election in the state.

Salaam emerged the ADC governorship candidate following the party’s primary election held in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Addressing party delegates before the exercise, the Chairman of the ADC 2026 Primary Election Committee, Emeka Nwajiuba, said Salaam was the sole aspirant for the position.

Thereafter, the 528 ADC delegates from across the 332 wards of the state lined up to cast their votes.

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Announcing the results of the election, Nwajiuba said 528 votes were cast, out of which 520 valid votes were recorded for Salaam, while eight votes were voided.

In his acceptance speech, Salaam thanked members and leadership of the ADC for the confidence reposed in him and entrusting him with their mandate.

The former speaker said the ADC offers a credible alternative government, adding that he accepts the mandate of the party to run as its governorship candidate.

The Star