{
  "id": 579149,
  "title": "Osun poll: ADC candidate promises 20,000 jobs in first 100 days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/osun-poll-adc-candidate-promises-20-000-jobs-in-first-100-days-579149",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T15:52:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/osun-poll-adc-candidate-promises-20000-jobs-in-first-100-days/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent town hall meeting, the African Democratic Congress candidate for Osun State governor, Najeem Salaam, announced his intention to employ 20,000 individuals within the first 100 days of assuming office. During the event organized by Arise TV, Salaam emphasized that the job opportunities would span various fields, such as teaching, and would not be confined to a specific profession. He assured the audience that the ambitious target was attainable, drawing upon his experience under former Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Salaam reiterated his commitment to providing uninterrupted electricity throughout the state, capitalizing on the Electricity Act 2023 that allows state governments to generate and distribute power. He further mentioned seeking assistance from experts to develop the state's electricity infrastructure, expressing his desire to ensure the people of Osun enjoy 24 hours of electricity without any interruptions should he be elected as governor.",
  "summary": "ADC governorship candidate Najeem Salaam pledges 20,000 jobs in 100 days and uninterrupted electricity if elected in the upcoming Osun election. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-adc-candidate-promises-20000-jobs-in-first-100-days/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Osun poll: ADC candidate promises 20,000 jobs in first 100 days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/osun-poll-adc-candidate-promises-20-000-jobs-in-first-100-days",
        "published": "2026-08-11T15:46:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}