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Osun Election: Adeleke Campaign Council petitions IGP over Senator Fadahunsi’s comments
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Osun Election: Adeleke Campaign Council petitions IGP over Senator Fadahunsi’s comments

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  • The Imole Campaign Council has petitioned Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police over alleged comments by Senator Francis Fadahunsi calling for violence against Accord Party members.
  • The petition cites a video where Fadahunsi purportedly urged supporters to kill Accord Party members and prevent them from voting.
  • The council requests an investigation into the video, questioning of the senator, and enhanced security measures to ensure a peaceful Osun State governorship election.

The Imole Campaign Council has formally petitioned Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, concerning alleged inflammatory remarks made by Senator Francis Fadahunsi. The petition, dated August 12, 2026, focuses on comments attributed to the Osun East senator in a video recording that the council describes as "extremely disturbing."

From now on, whenever you see Accord members, kill them. I authorise you to kill them.

— Senator Francis FadahunsiAlleged quote from a video recording cited in the petition by the Imole Campaign Council.

According to the petition, Senator Fadahunsi is heard in the video purportedly inciting violence against members and supporters of the Accord Party. The council quoted the senator as allegedly saying, "From now on, whenever you see Accord members, kill them. I authorise you to kill them." The alleged remarks also included threats that voters would be denied the right to cast their ballots, even if they possessed their voter cards.

extremely disturbing video recording

— Imole Campaign CouncilDescription of the video containing alleged comments by Senator Fadahunsi.

The campaign council emphasized the "extremely grave" nature of these alleged remarks, arguing they pose a significant threat to lives, public peace, and the overall security of Osun State. They urged the police to thoroughly investigate and authenticate the video evidence, summon Senator Fadahunsi for questioning, and determine if any actions have been taken based on his alleged statements.

extremely grave

— Imole Campaign CouncilCharacterization of Senator Fadahunsi's alleged remarks.

Furthermore, the petition calls for robust security arrangements at all polling units and collation centers. "No Nigerian should have to fear being attacked or killed because of the political party he or she supports," the council stated, stressing the need for preventive measures ahead of the governorship election. They also requested security provisions for political party members and supporters across affected areas, ensuring voters can participate without intimidation or violence. The council clarified that the petition aims for a proper investigation rather than prejudging the senator, asserting that "Political office must never become immunity from investigation."

No Nigerian should have to fear being attacked or killed because of the political party he or she supports.

— Imole Campaign CouncilStatement emphasizing the need for security and non-intimidation during elections.
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