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Osun Guber Poll: ADC well positioned for victory — Salaam
The candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has said the party is well positioned to secure victory due to growing support across the state.
Salaam spoke while addressing ADC members and supporters during a general meeting held in Ejigbo Local Government Area on Saturday.
“Our party enjoys widespread acceptance among the people, and with the level of support we are receiving, we are confident of emerging victorious,” he said.
He urged members of the party to remain committed and united in their efforts to win the election, stressing the importance of grassroots mobilisation.
“We must stay focused and continue to work together to achieve our collective goal of providing purposeful leadership,” Salaam added.
The governorship hopeful also pledged to deliver responsible governance if elected, noting that his administration would prioritise development and inclusiveness.
According to him, the ADC represents a credible alternative capable of restoring confidence in governance within the state.
“This is a structured platform built on progressive ideals, and we are determined to promote issue-based campaigns devoid of rancour,” he said.
Salaam, who appeared alongside his running mate, Temitope Agiri, reiterated that the party would not disappoint residents if given the mandate.
At the meeting, the Ejigbo Local Government Chairman of the ADC, Ganiyu Abeni, also spoke on the preparedness of the party ahead of the election.
He stated that the party’s structure in the area remained strong and capable of delivering results on election day.
“Our members are united, and we are fully prepared to ensure victory for our candidate,” Abeni said.
Similarly, the Osun State Chairman of the ADC, Isa Adesiji, described Salaam as a candidate chosen based on merit and leadership qualities.
He called on voters across the state to support the party, emphasising the need for a change in leadership.
Adesiji said, “His emergence is based on competence, character and humility, and we believe he can lead the state effectively.”
Also at the meeting, leaders of the party in the state revealed that they have intensified mobilisation efforts ahead of the governorship election and also expressed confidence in the party’s chances at the polls.
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Political commentator Imran Wakili has blamed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the growing crisis within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, claiming that most of the political figures who helped build the party’s coalition structure in Adamawa State have now left.
In a post on X on Tuesday, Wakili said none of the political heavyweights who started the coalition in Adamawa remains with Atiku in the ADC, arguing that the former presidential candidate could not be absolved of responsibility for the situation.
According to him, former governorship candidate Aishatu Binani has joined the NDC, while former Governor Jibrilla Bindow is consulting on his next political move. He also stated that former Senator Ishaku Abbo had moved to the Labour Party and that Abdulaziz Nyako had joined the APC.
Wakili claimed that Atiku was now left in the ADC with only a few loyalists, including his son, Adamu, and others.
He wrote: “Amongst the political heavyweights that started the coalition in Adamawa, not even one is with Atiku and ADC today, No matter how you look at it, you can’t excuse Atiku from this mess.
“Binani left for NDC. Bindow is consulting and deciding on his next political step.
“Abbo left for the Labour Party.
Abdulaziz Nyako left for the APC.
“Atiku is left with his son Adamu, Baba 10, and the likes. Baba really fumbled Adamawa, We warned them, but they said we don’t like Atiku.
“Nah, I don’t dislike him, I am just a realist.”
DAILY POST reports that the comments come a day after former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, announced his resignation from the ADC.
Lawal, among other things, alleged that the party’s recently concluded primaries were manipulated in favour of Atiku.
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There is confusion as Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbass, on Tuesday read a letter announcing the defection of Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
The development is coming after Chinda already emerged the governorship candidate of the APC in Rivers State.
The defection letter read by the Speaker on Tuesday was, however, dated April 23, 2026.
Following the announcement of his defection, Chinda subsequently resigned his position as Minority Leader of the House.
DAILY POST reports that Chinda is already facing a lawsuit over claims that his defection from the PDP to the APC did not follow due process.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives is expected to elect a new minority leader following Chinda’s resignation.
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kwara State has suspended a governorship aspirant, Alhaji Ladi Hassan, over allegations of anti-party activities and gross misconduct.
The development was disclosed in a suspension letter issued by the Magaji Ngeri Ward Executive Committee in Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state on June 2, 2026.
According to the letter, Hassan had earlier been notified of allegations of anti-party activities in a correspondence dated May 30, 2026, and was directed to appear before a seven-man committee constituted by the ward within 48 hours.
The ward executive committee stated that Hassan failed to honour the invitation and said the action amounted to an admission of the allegations levelled against him.
The committee said the suspension was carried out in line with Sections 57 and 59(1) of the PDP Constitution, which provide disciplinary measures for members found guilty of offences.
“Your failure to comply constitutes an admission of guilt of anti-party activities, acts of indiscipline, and gross misconduct, all of which contravene the principles and code of conduct of the Party,” the letter stated.
The party consequently suspended Hassan from all party activities and functions for a period of one month.
“The Ward Executive Committee hereby suspends you from all Party activities and functions for a period of one 1 month, with effect from the date of this letter,” the committee added.
The letter further directed Hassan to refrain from participating in meetings, programmes and activities of the party at the ward, local government, state and national levels during the period of suspension.
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