Osun decides: ‘I was the target’ – ADC candidate, Salaam reacts to Ejigbo attack
The Osun State African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate, Najeem Salaam, has reacted to the violent attack at his polling unit at Ejigbo in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Speaking to newsmen after the incident, Salaam said it was a planned attack, stressing that he was the target. DAILY POST had reported that […] Osun decides: ‘I was the target’ – ADC candidate,…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has expressed his shock and concern over a violent attack targeting his polling unit in Ejigbo during the ongoing election. In an interview with journalists after the incident, Salaam stated that the attack was a deliberate plan, and he identified himself as the primary target.
DAILY POST had previously reported that Salaam was swiftly evacuated by security personnel following the outbreak of violence at his polling station. The ADC candidate affirmed that his presence at the scene thwarted the attack and that his security team played a crucial role in averting a serious incident. According to Salaam, the attack was not only directed at him personally but also aimed to undermine his political persona.
He emphasized that his swift movement away from the area made it impossible for the assailants to carry out their planned assault. Salaam questioned the timing of the attack, occurring just minutes after he had cast his ballot, highlighting that the election process had been peaceful prior to his arrival. This incident has left him deeply saddened and troubled, raising serious questions about the state of democracy and the efficacy of security measures during electoral activities in Osun State.
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