The candidate of the African Democratic Congress in the August 15 Osun State Governorship election, Najeem Salaam, has declared that his administration would prioritise solving the lingering electricity challenges confronting the state, if elected.
He made the disclosure while featuring on a political programme, Oro Oselu, aired on Uniq FM, Ilesa, Osun State.
In a statement made available by Salaam’s Media Office in Osogbo on Tuesday, the ex-Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly said his focus remains “on governance, development, and policies capable of improving the lives of the people rather than engaging in political abuse and distractions.”
He further said, while many politicians have been trading insults to get public attention, he “Has been engaging investors and stakeholders in the power sector with the aim of finding a lasting solution to the epileptic power supply affecting homes, businesses, and industries across the State.”
Salaam noted that stable electricity remains a necessity for economic growth, industrial expansion, youth employment, and the survival of small and medium-scale businesses, stating readiness “To prioritise solving the state’s energy crisis.”
He added that no “Meaningful development can thrive in an environment plagued by poor power supply” and assured the residents that his administration would “explore partnerships and innovative energy solutions capable of boosting power generation and distribution across the state.”
He maintained that the people of Osun deserve leadership driven by vision, peace, and practical solutions, stressing that his ambition is centred on restoring quality governance and sustainable development to the state.
Contestants in the forthcoming election in Osun State have been speaking on the plans they intend to implement if elected.
The GOSSIPSNG reports that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the poll, Bola Oyebamiji, recently unveiled a 7-point agenda code-named ‘PROSPER’, while the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, has been implementing his 5-point agenda anchored on workers’ welfare, education, infrastructure development and security since coming on board on November 27, 2022.
