#OsunDecides2026: ADC candidate raises the alarm over agent exclusion, denies vote buying

Najeem Salaam, the governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Osun State, has raised concerns about the exclusion of his party's agents from numerous polling units during Saturday's election. Salaam reported that despite submitting the names of his agents in advance, they were allegedly not recognized in 10 local government areas.

Salaam, who cast his vote at 10:39 a.m., stated that he had alerted the relevant authorities about the issue, and they were reportedly investigating. He emphasized the ADC's commitment to engaging with voters about their programs and allowing them the freedom to choose their preferred candidate.

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We converse with the people, we let them know our programmes, and that is exactly what we do. Vote buying is out of it. I have never in my life bought votes.

"Vote buying is out of it. I have never in my life bought votes," Salaam asserted, refuting any accusations of vote buying against his party. He expressed confidence in his electoral prospects, attributing his optimism to divine faith and the anticipated support of the voters.

"People will decide whom they want, and I think it should be very fair enough for them to have the right to choose whom they prefer as a candidate or as the governor of the state," he added, underscoring his belief in a fair electoral process.

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People will decide whom they want, and I think it should be very fair enough for them to have the right to choose whom they prefer as a candidate or as the governor of the state.