Osun Election: APC senator Fadahunsi honours Police invitation over ‘Kill Accord’ comment

Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, on Wednesday honoured an invitation from the Osun State Police Command over a controversial comment attributed to him concerning members of the Accord Party ahead of the state governorship election.

Fadahunsi arrived at the police headquarters in Osogbo, the state capital, at about 2pm following the invitation by the command.

The invitation followed a widely circulated video in which the senator was reported to have urged supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “kill” members of the rival Accord Party if they encountered them during the electoral process in some parts of the state.

The comment has generated widespread reactions ahead of the August 15 governorship election, amid heightened political activities and tensions across the state.

The police invited Fadahunsi to clarify the circumstances surrounding the statement and assist its investigation into the matter.

The development comes as security agencies intensify preparations for the election, with political parties and their supporters urged to avoid inflammatory statements, violence and other acts capable of disrupting the electoral process.

The police have also repeatedly warned politicians and their supporters against actions capable of threatening public peace before, during and after the election.

Fadahunsi’s appearance before the police is expected to enable the command to establish the circumstances surrounding the controversial statement and determine the appropriate next steps.