I Was Picked To Be Slaughtered, They Came To Kill Me In Front Of My House, and I Didn’t Came Out — Osoba Speaks on Alleged Assassination Plot

Former Ogun State governor Olusegun Osoba has opened up about alleged attempts on his life during Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle, revealing that he was once marked for assassination because of his political activities.

According to reports, Osoba made the revelations while reflecting on the difficult period of military rule in Nigeria and the dangers faced by members of the pro-democracy movement during that era.

The former governor explained that he became a target because of his involvement with the National Democratic Coalition, a political movement that strongly opposed military rule and campaigned for the restoration of democratic governance in Nigeria.

Osoba stated that information later presented in court allegedly showed that he was among individuals selected for assassination during the political crisis of that period.

According to him, the claims were linked to testimony reportedly given by Sergeant Rogers, a former member of a security team associated with the late military ruler Sani Abacha.

The former governor said one of the alleged assassination attempts was planned to happen directly in front of his residence. However, he explained that the plot failed because he did not leave his house at the time the attackers allegedly arrived.

Recalling the frightening experience, Osoba said the situation reflected the extreme dangers many democracy activists faced while resisting military rule in Nigeria.

“I was selected to be slaughtered, according to Sergeant Rogers, with the evidence he gave in court. Once, they wanted to kill me in front of my house. I didn’t come out,” Osoba stated.

His remarks have since generated reactions among Nigerians, especially those familiar with the country’s political history and the struggles surrounding the return to democratic rule in 1999.

Many supporters and political observers praised members of NADECO for what they described as sacrifices made during the fight against dictatorship and military oppression.

Others noted that Osoba’s comments serve as a reminder of the tense political atmosphere that existed during the military era, when several journalists, activists, and opposition figures reportedly faced intimidation, arrests, exile, and threats to their lives.

The National Democratic Coalition played a major role in opposing the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely believed to have been won by Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola.

Several members of the coalition were forced into hiding or exile during the political crisis that followed.

Osoba, who also built a strong reputation as a journalist before entering politics, remains one of the prominent figures associated with Nigeria’s democratic struggle.

Political analysts say his latest remarks have revived discussions about the sacrifices made by pro-democracy activists and the importance of protecting democratic institutions in modern Nigeria.

Some Nigerians on social media also used the opportunity to reflect on how political tensions during the military era shaped the country’s democratic journey and influenced today’s political environment.

As conversations continue, Osoba’s revelations have once again drawn attention to one of the most turbulent periods in Nigeria’s political history and the personal risks faced by those who challenged military rule.