Osun election: ADC candidate Salaam vows to build on past governors’ achievements

Najeem Salaam, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for governor in Osun State, presented himself as a uniquely qualified leader during a town hall event. He asserted that his academic credentials and experience in governance uniquely position him to lead the state forward.

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I’m contesting to build on achievement of past governments that did it well and to correct the challenges that we have today.

Salaam articulated his intention to build upon the successes of previous administrations while simultaneously rectifying existing challenges. He pledged to implement a people-centered government that prioritizes closing identified gaps in governance and ensures accountability to the populace. "I'm going to develop Osun in a better way and give people the government that belong to them to tell the whole world that my own government is going to be a people-centred government," he stated.

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I’m going to develop Osun in a better way and give people the government that belong to them to tell the whole world that my own government is going to be a people-centred government.

Highlighting his academic achievements, Salaam noted his doctorate in political science, earned through rigorous study rather than an honorary title. He believes his educational background, combined with his years of public administration experience, has equipped him with the necessary skills to enhance the state. "My exposure, my educational background, and my involvement in government, in governance over the years, the experience that I’ve gathered to do some things, to correct some things, and build on the good one, I think for this, I’m more than qualified, and to be the governor of the state," he explained.

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My doctorate degree is not an honorary. It’s a doctor of philosophy in political science. I read political science in my first degree, second degree, and up to the PhD level by government.