As runoff election approaches, Johnson denies claims of campaign’s racist attacks against Bussells

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Dr. Aditi Bussells and Sam Johnson are poised to face off in a runoff November 18th for Columbia’s At-Large seat on city council.

In the days leading up to the election, Dr. Bussells has openly accused Johnson’s campaign of on-line attacks including racist and disparaging remarks.

On her Facebook account Dr. Bussells shared examples of the posts which she claims Johnson’s supporters “weaponize racism and misinformation”.

Johnson responded to the accusation in a letter posted to social media Wednesday.

In the letter Johnson writes in part, “Over the past few days, things have been said about me, about my campaign, and the people who support me that are not true. Let me be crystal clear: I condemn racism, bigotry, and hate in all forms. Full stop. Those words and actions have no place in either campaign, or in our community, or in the city we all love.”