The disturbance caused panic at the polling unit, forcing voters, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials, observers and journalists to flee the area.

Mr Salaam alleged that a group linked to a lawmaker was forcefully collecting voters’ cards and breaking them to prevent the affected voters from casting their ballots.

The former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly said he believed voters across the state were ready for a change and would support his candidacy.