Osun election: ADC candidate Najeem Salaam escapes violence at Ejigbo polling unit

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, Salaam reacts to Ejigbo attack

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Najeem Salaam, was whisked away by security operatives after violence broke out at his polling unit in Ejigbo during the ongoing Osun State governorship election.The incident occurred at Polling Unit 003, Iroyin Ayo Open Space, Ward 004, shortly after Salaam and his wife cast their votes. The unrest sparked panic among voters, election officials, observers, and journalists, forcing many to flee.As tensions escalated, Salaam was escorted away by his security team for protection. Voting was suspended as Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials vacated the polling unit over safety concerns.Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) later arrived to restore order but eventually withdrew, leaving the atmosphere tense.One voter, Adewale, lamented his inability to cast a ballot despite arriving early. “I came here early because I wanted to vote and return home. But after the crisis started, everybody ran away. Now the INEC officials and security men have left. We don’t know what will happen next,” he said.Another resident noted that the disruption denied many people the chance to participate in the election. “We have been here since morning. We want to vote, but nobody is conducting the election anymore,” the voter said.As of the time of reporting, voting remained suspended at the polling unit, with some residents waiting for official communication on whether the exercise would resume.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has expressed confidence in his chances at the ongoing election, declaring that he would emerge victorious if the process remains free and fair.Speaking after casting his ballot at Polling Unit 003, Iroyin Ayo Open Space in Ejigbo, Salaam said the strong support he has received across the state shows that residents are ready for change. “Without manipulation, I will win this election. The people of Osun are behind me and they are ready for change,” he stated.The former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, however, raised concerns over reports of irregularities, alleging attempts to influence the process and claiming that some ADC polling agents were prevented from performing their duties.He dismissed allegations of vote-buying against his party, insisting that the ADC’s campaign has focused on allowing citizens to freely choose their preferred candidate. “Our party is not involved in vote buying. We believe that the people should be allowed to freely choose the candidate they want,” he said.Despite his concerns, Salaam urged voters to remain calm, law-abiding, and vigilant, expressing hope that the final outcome would reflect the genuine will of the people.

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dr. Najeem Salaam, has expressed optimism about his chances in the ongoing Osun State governorship election, saying he is confident of victory if the electoral process remains transparent and credible. Speaking after casting his vote at Polling Unit 003, Iroyin Ayo Open Space in Ward 004, […] Osun Decides: I’ll win if election is free, fair – ADC candidate Salaam

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Najeem Salaam, was whisked away by security operatives after violence broke out at his polling unit in Ejigbo in the ongoing governorship election. The incident occurred at Polling Unit 003, Iroyin Ayo Open Space, Ward 004, shortly after Salaam and his wife cast their votes. The […] Osun Decides: ADC candidate, Salaam escapes as violence erupts at polling unit

— Flags manipulation— Says he’s confident of victory— Osun people are ready for change By Dayo Johnson, Osogbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has reportedly escaped an alleged assassination attempt in Ejigbo, Osun State. According to the party’s Publicity Secretary, Abosede Busayo Oluwaseun, the incident occurred at Ward […] The post OSUN POLL: ADC candidate, Salaam escapes assassination as thugs disrupt voting appeared first on Vanguard News.