Osun elections: ADC does not hand-pick candidates – Spokesman makes clarifications 

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied claims circulating online that it has already picked a candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.

In a statement, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, described the reports as false and misleading.

“ADC does not hand-pick candidates, and no individual has been selected ahead of the primary process,” he said.

Abdullahi explained that the party has already announced the official date for its Osun primaries and reiterated its commitment to internal democracy.

“The so-called announcement being shared originates from unverified posts and publications, not from any official ADC channel.

“Until the primaries are conducted by the party’s authorised organs, no candidacy is valid or recognised,” he added.

He further assured that the party would provide a free, fair, and level playing field for all aspirants.

“We ask the public to disregard any and all such reports,” Abdullahi said.