Osun Election: Police Take Action as APC Senator Allegedly Threatens to Kill Accord Party Members
- Osun State Police Command summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi after a video showed him allegedly threatening to kill Accord Party members in Ilesa
- Governor Ademola Adeleke demanded Fadahunsi's arrest, saying the senator's words could trigger mass killings ahead of the governorship poll
- A second APC figure, Francis Eniade, also faced backlash after warning Accord members not to come out to vote in Odo Otin on election day
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The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East in the Senate, following a video in which he appeared to threaten members of the Accord Party days before Saturday's governorship election in the state.
Police spokesperson Abiodun Ojelabi said the summons was issued by Commissioner of Police Samuel Etaifo, who is overseeing the election.
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As reported by The Punch, Ojelabi confirmed the development to journalists on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
"I can confirm that he has been summoned by the CP. We will make a statement available regarding it."
What Senator Fadahunsi said in the viral video
The video, which circulated on social media on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, showed Fadahunsi speaking in Yoruba at the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland in Ilesa.
The gathering had been organised to protest the alleged killing of three APC members in the town.
In the footage, Fadahunsi reportedly said:
"How many people have you seen the APC kill? We are here to tell you that until the day of the election, if we see any Accord member in Ilesa, we will kill them."
A separate viral video showed Francis Eniade, the APC candidate for the Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo Otin Federal Constituency in the 2027 elections, issuing his own warning at a campaign rally.
Eniade told the crowd that no Accord member should attempt to vote in Odo Otin Local Government Area on election day, adding: "I swear to God, anyone who is not an APC member should not come out on election day."
According to TheCable, the senator was directed to report to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Osogbo, at 11am on Wednesday, August 12.
The APC senator was invited based on information available to the police alleging that Fadahunsi made statements considered “threatening, inciting and intimidating” during the campaign.
Adeleke calls for Senator Fadahunsi's arrest
Osun state governor Ademola Adeleke responded sharply, addressing journalists in Osogbo and calling for the senator's immediate arrest.
Adeleke said he had already spoken with Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu about the matter and that the IGP confirmed seeing the video and pledged prompt action.
"The second issue has to do with the viral video of a serving Senator, Francis Fadahunsi, who today called for the killing of Accord Party leaders, supporters and their families. In the video, the Senator even threatened that where they cannot get Accord Party leaders, they should kill their wives and children."
The governor added:
"This is now beyond politics. This is now a national security threat that requires the attention of Mr President through the Office of the National Security Adviser."
Saturday's Osun governorship election has drawn significant attention, with tensions running high between APC and Accord Party supporters in several parts of the state.
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Senator Fadahunsi finally clarifies alleged incitement statement
Recall that Senator Fadahunsi issued a statement after a video of his 'Kill Accord' comment went viral on social media.
Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East, was seen addressing APC supporters in Ilesa ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
Governor Adeleke's campaign council had called on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate the senator's comment.
Osun 2026: Timi Frank Demands Arrest of Senator Fadahunsi
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that opposition leader Timi Frank called on security agencies to arrest Senator Fadahunsi over remarks made ahead of the Osun governorship election.
A video circulating online shows Fadahunsi allegedly urging supporters to attack Accord Party members in Ilesa, sparking outrage.
Frank also appealed to the US, UK, and EU to monitor the Osun election and consider visa restrictions against politicians undermining democracy.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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