Osun speaker joins gubernatorial race

Mr Najeem Salaam, the Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, has declared
his intention to contest in the Sept. 22 governorship election in the
state.


Salaam, who made the declaration at the All Progressives Congress
(APC) secretariat on Thursday in Osogbo, said he was capable of
governing the state with his political experience.

The speaker said he was well prepared to govern the state, adding that
he would perform creditably if given the opportunity.


"Governance is not a tea party but rather it is a serious business for
well experienced politicians.

" Being the number three citizen in the state, I have the political
experience to move the state forward.

"There is no doubt that I will be Gov. Aregbesola's worthy successor.


"Iam prepared to govern the state and take it to an enviable level",
the speaker said.

Salaam, (APC-Ejigbo) also said that he would complement Aregbesola's
achievements.

He promised to make judicious use of the available resources to
develop the state.

In his remarks, Mr Gboyega Famodun, the APC state Chairman, said the
party would give all the aspirants a level playing ground during the
primary.

Famodun commended Salaam for coming out to declare his intention for
the governorship position.

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