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Osun Election: Police Summon Senator Fadahunsi Over Alleged Accord Party Death Threats

Osun Election: Police Summon Senator Fadahunsi Over Alleged Accord Party Death Threats
The Osun State Police Command has officially summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents the Osun East Senatorial District, following a viral video in which he allegedly urged the assassination of Accord Party members. The prompt intervention by law enforcement was triggered by intense public backlash and widespread condemnation of the senator’s inflammatory remarks. In the controversial footage, Fadahunsi is accused of directly instructing supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “kill” any Accord Party members they encountered across various regions of the state during the ongoing election cycle.
This urgent police summons underscores the rapidly mounting concerns among stakeholders and residents regarding the security and integrity of the state’s democratic process. Authorities are acting swiftly to address the potential real-world implications of the senator’s incitement, as such hostile rhetoric threatens to spark widespread political violence and disrupt the peaceful conduct of the polls. By pulling the lawmaker in for questioning, the police command aims to defuse escalating tensions and reinforce a strict zero-tolerance policy for electoral thuggery and hate speech.
A formal letter dated August 11, 2026, has been issued by the police command, officially summoning the federal lawmaker to explain the volatile statements he allegedly made during an APC campaign rally in Ilesa. The correspondence demands that the senator clarify the exact circumstances and intent behind his viral remarks to investigators. Signed directly by Samuel Etaifo Erale, the Commissioner of Police for Elections in Osun State, the directive highlights the seriousness with which law enforcement is treating the incident, viewing the campaign rhetoric as a direct threat to public safety and electoral peace.
According to the specific directives outlined in the letter, Senator Fadahunsi has been ordered to report directly to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) located in Osogbo. The high-stakes meeting is scheduled for today, Wednesday, August 12, at exactly 11:00 am, where detectives are expected to grill him over the incitement allegations. This strict, short-notice deadline underscores the urgency of the investigation, as authorities push to secure accountability and prevent any outbreak of campaign-related violence ahead of the upcoming elections.
Originally published on www.thenigerianvoice.com


