Police Summon Osun Senator Over Threat Against Accord Members
The Osun State Police Command has summoned the Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, over an alleged threat against members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.
The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the development on Wednesday, stating that Fadahunsi was summoned by the Commissioner of Police overseeing election security in the state, Samuel Etaifo.
“I can confirm that Fadahunsi has been summoned by the CP. We will make a statement available regarding it,” Ojelabi said.
The senator came under scrutiny after a video of his remarks at the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland in Ilesa circulated on social media.
Fadahunsi was reportedly speaking during a protest over the alleged killing of three All Progressives Congress members in Ilesa when he made comments interpreted as a threat against Accord Party members.
In the video, the senator, speaking in Yoruba, allegedly said Accord members seen in Ilesa before the election would be killed.
The remarks have generated controversy and raised concerns over the possibility of violence ahead of the election.
A separate video also showed the APC candidate for Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo Otin Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, Francis Eniade, allegedly warning non-APC supporters against coming out to vote in Odo Otin Local Government Area.
Reacting to the development, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, called for Fadahunsi’s arrest and investigation, describing the alleged remarks as a threat to national security.
Adeleke said he had reported the matter to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, who, according to the governor, confirmed that the video was available and promised immediate action.
However, Fadahunsi has denied threatening Accord Party members, arguing that his remarks were taken out of context.
In a statement, the senator alleged that the video being circulated had been edited to portray him negatively. He said his comments were made in the context of recent killings involving members of different communities.
Fadahunsi maintained that he was warning that APC members would defend themselves if attacks continued, insisting that his remarks had been deliberately misrepresented for political purposes.
The police summons comes amid heightened political tension in Osun State as parties intensify preparations for Saturday’s governorship election.
