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Osun election: ADC denies withdrawing for any party
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Osun election: ADC denies withdrawing for any party

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State, Nigeria, has denied reports of withdrawing from the governorship election or aligning with other parties.
  • The party's spokesperson stated that the ADC is confident of victory and urged voters to disregard misinformation.
  • The ADC emphasized its commitment to winning the election, highlighting campaign activities involving national leaders and the governorship candidate.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State has firmly denied circulating rumors that it is withdrawing from the upcoming governorship election or forming alliances with other political parties. The party's spokesperson, Abosede Oluwaseun, issued a statement urging the electorate to dismiss what they termed "deliberate falsehoods" and "desperate political fabrications."

ADC has not stepped down for anybody, and we will not step down for anybody.

โ€” ADC SpokespersonDenying rumors of withdrawal from the election.

The ADC asserted its unwavering confidence in securing victory in the Saturday election and stated it would not jeopardize its chances by stepping down for any other party. "ADC has not stepped down for anybody, and we will not step down for anybody," the statement declared unequivocally. The party encouraged those interested in its platform to join them, reiterating, "ADC is not joining anybody."

ADC is not joining anybody.

โ€” ADC SpokespersonClarifying the party's independent stance in the election.

To underscore their commitment, the ADC pointed to recent campaign efforts, including visits from national leaders and the Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as well as the state's National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola. These activities, along with the ongoing statewide engagement by the governorship candidate, Dr. Najeem Salaam, are presented as evidence of the party's full dedication to winning the election. The ADC concluded by calling for an end to the "shenanigans, falsehoods and politically motivated rumours," reaffirming that Dr. Najeem Salaam remains the candidate to beat.

We therefore call on those behind these shenanigans, falsehoods and politically motivated rumours to stop misleading the people. ADC is in this election to win, and Dr. Najeem Salaam Iwaloye remains the candidate to beat.

โ€” ADC SpokespersonAddressing the source of misinformation and reaffirming their electoral goals.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.