Senator clarifies 'Kill Accord' comment as political metaphor for election victory

Senator Francis Fadahunsi has clarified a controversial comment, stating his "Kill Accord" remark was a political metaphor intended to urge All Progressives Congress supporters to defeat the Accord Party through votes, not violence. The clarification comes after a video circulated on social media showing the senator speaking in Yoruba and appearing to incite confrontation.

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Kill Osun Accord with Votes, Not Violence, Senator Fadahunsi Tells APC

Fadahunsi's media office issued a statement explaining that the senator's words were a call for supporters to "overwhelmingly reject the Accord Party at the ballot box through lawful, peaceful and democratic means." The statement stressed that the comment was purely political and metaphorical, and did not advocate for physical violence against any party members.

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For the avoidance of doubt, the Senator’s statement was purely political and metaphorical.

The senator reiterated his commitment to democratic values and issue-based campaigns, asserting that elections should be decided by votes. He urged political actors and the electorate to conduct themselves peacefully and called on security agencies to ensure voters can exercise their rights without intimidation.

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At no point did Senator Fadahunsi advocate violence, intimidation or any form of physical attack against members or supporters of the Accord Party or any other political party.

Fadahunsi appealed to the public not to misinterpret or distort his comments, emphasizing they were intended to encourage electoral victory through the power of the ballot. He remains committed to a credible electoral process where the will of the people prevails.

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We, therefore, appeal to members of the public not to misinterpret or deliberately distort the Senator’s comments, as they were clearly intended to encourage electoral victory through the power of the ballot and not through violence.