Osun Guber: APC Senator Fadahunsi Tells Supporters to ‘Kill’ Accord Members

By Gloria Drealomalicha

Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has come under scrutiny after a video surfaced online in which he allegedly urged his supporters to attack and kill members of the Accord Party ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state.

In the video shared on X on Tuesday by Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, Fadahunsi, who spoke in Yoruba, was heard directing his supporters to deal violently with members of the opposition party.

“From now on, whenever you see Accord members, kill them. I authorise you to kill them,” he said in the video.

He further appeared to warn that Accord supporters would not be allowed to vote on election day, even if they possessed valid voter cards.

“This is a Federal Government election. On election day, even if they come with voter cards, we won’t allow them to vote,” he said.

Fadahunsi also referred to Accord supporters in Ilesa and urged his audience to report any activities involving members of the party.

“So, we have come to tell you now, from now till election day, if we see them, kill them,” he added.

The video has triggered concerns over the potential for political violence as parties and their supporters intensify campaigns ahead of the governorship poll.

The alleged remarks are particularly sensitive given recent reports of violence linked to political activities in the state.

In May, gunmen reportedly killed Kolade Eluyera, the son of the Accord Party women leader in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State.

A coalition of civil society organisations had also raised concerns over the security situation in the state, identifying 13 of Osun’s 30 local government areas as high-risk areas.

The coalition cited reported killings, attacks, political abductions, shootings and other acts of violence around local government secretariats.

With the election approaching, the latest controversy has renewed calls on political parties, candidates and their supporters to refrain from inflammatory statements and ensure that the electoral process is conducted peacefully.