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Osun Guber: ADC candidate unveils manifesto, promises transformation
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Osun, Dr Najeem Folasayo Salaam, has said his administration, if elected, would prioritise workers’ welfare, pensioners’ wellbeing, agricultural development, youth empowerment, quality healthcare, education and investment promotion.
Salaam, who made this revelation while unveiling his manifesto for the 2026 Osun governorship election on Monday in Osogbo, pledged to restore trust in government, rebuild the state’s economy and empower citizens through inclusive governance.
Speaking at the presentation of the manifesto at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Press Centre, Salaam described the occasion as the beginning of a new vision for Osun State and called on residents to embrace what he termed a path of transformation.
He said Osun stood at a critical point in its history, noting that decisions taken now would shape the future of generations to come.
“We gather here not merely to witness the unveiling of a manifesto, but to participate in the birth of a new vision for our beloved state. The time has come to rise together and build a future of greatness, opportunity, peace, and prosperity,” Salaam said.
The ADC candidate acknowledged the state’s rich agricultural resources, cultural heritage and economic potential but noted that many residents continued to face challenges including unemployment, inadequate infrastructure, insecurity and limited economic opportunities.
According to him, “the challenge confronting the state is not a lack of potential but the need for purposeful leadership, strategic planning and responsible governance to unlock available opportunities.
“A state where workers and pensioners are valued, respected, and prioritised; a state where our farmers are supported and agriculture becomes a major driver of economic prosperity; a state where our youths are empowered with skills, jobs, and opportunities to thrive,” he said while outlining his vision.
The former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly also identified electricity as a key driver of economic growth, promising to pursue policies aimed at improving power generation and supply across the state.
“No society can attain sustainable development without a strong economic foundation. And no economy grows without electricity. Through strategic investments, alternative energy solutions and effective public-private partnerships, we shall work tirelessly to provide reliable power infrastructure,” he stated.
He argued that improved electricity supply would stimulate industrial growth, attract investors and create employment opportunities, adding that economic prosperity would follow increased industrial activities.
Salaam described the manifesto as a product of consultations and engagements with residents, saying it reflects commitments to workers’ welfare, agricultural development, healthcare, education, women’s inclusion, security, infrastructure and accountable governance.
While urging residents to join efforts to build a greater Osun State, he said, “This manifesto is more than a collection of promises. It is a contract with the people. A contract founded on integrity, driven by compassion, and guided by a clear vision of prosperity.”
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Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has lamented that Osun State should be better because there is enough allocation coming from the federal government to transform the state.
Akpabio made the remark while urging the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji to ensure that he uses allocation meant for the state judiciously if elected as governor on Saturday.
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Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, Nigerian businessman, Isaac Fayose, has raised concerns over the alleged increase in political thuggery across the state.
DAILY POST reports that Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Thursday, shared a disturbing video purportedly showing the arrest of alleged political thugs linked to the All Progressives Congress, APC.
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The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Osun State Directorate, has urged eligible voters across the state to participate peacefully in the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15.
The State Director of the agency, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, made the call in Osogbo through a statement signed by Bunmi Olaseinde, Public Relations Officer of the agency on Friday.
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