The political heat in Osun State reached a fever pitch on Monday as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), stormed Osogbo with a high-powered delegation of party stalwarts. Their mission: to galvanize support for Dr. Najeem Folasayo Salaam, the ADC’s governorship candidate, just days before the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducts the state’s gubernatorial election this Saturday.
The grand finale of the ADC’s campaign turned into a spectacle of political fervor, with a sea of supporters flooding the streets of the state capital. Chants and banners dominated the atmosphere as party faithful expressed unwavering confidence in Salaam’s chances at the polls. The rally, marked by its sheer size and energy, underscored the ADC’s determination to make a significant dent in a race that has largely been framed as a two-horse contest.
Shortly after the event, Atiku took to his official X handle to share photos from the rally and issue a passionate appeal to Osun’s electorate. He urged eligible voters to place their trust in the ADC, framing the party as the true vehicle for transformative leadership. “We are here to rally support for our candidate and make a final appeal to the people of Osun State to entrust the ADC with the responsibility of delivering purposeful leadership, good governance and a better future for all,” he wrote.
Yet, the path to the Government House in Osogbo is anything but straightforward. The ADC’s momentum faces stiff competition from two heavyweight contenders: Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party and Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Both have been crisscrossing the state, courting voters with promises of development and change, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown that could redefine the state’s political landscape.
As the clock ticks down to Saturday, all eyes are on Osun—a state where every vote could tip the balance in a fiercely contested race.
