Osun Senator Fadahunsi Under Fire Over Viral ‘Kill Accord Members’ Video, Police Question Him

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Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District, has come under intense criticism after a viral video appeared to show him urging supporters to “kill” members of the Accord Party ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election.

The controversial video, which surfaced online days before the poll, has triggered widespread condemnation, with political opponents and rights advocates accusing the senator of making inflammatory remarks capable of escalating political tensions in the state.

Fadahunsi, however, has rejected the interpretation of his comments, insisting that he was speaking metaphorically about defeating the Accord Party at the ballot box rather than calling for physical attacks.

In an interview with Channels Television, the senator explained that his reference to “killing” was intended to mean defeating his political opponents through votes.

According to him, he was telling supporters to “shut them down by their votes” and argued that the viral footage had been selectively taken from a longer speech.

Fadahunsi also denied promoting violence, saying his remarks were made against the backdrop of alleged attacks on APC supporters in Osun State.

The controversy intensified after Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, shared the video on X on Tuesday, exposing the footage to a much wider audience.

Davido is a nephew of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term on the platform of the Accord Party.

The video reportedly originated from a campaign-related gathering in the Ilesa area of Osun State. Its circulation has generated heated reactions across social media, with critics arguing that the language used by the senator was particularly dangerous given the proximity of the election.

The development is coming at a time when political parties and stakeholders have repeatedly called for peaceful campaigns and a violence-free election. Political parties in Osun had earlier signed a peace accord ahead of the August 15 poll, pledging to support a peaceful and credible electoral process.

The Osun State Police Command subsequently summoned Fadahunsi for questioning over the controversial remarks. The senator reportedly appeared at the police headquarters in Osogbo on Wednesday to respond to questions concerning the video.

The development has further heightened political tension between the APC and Accord Party camps as the election draws closer.

The Accord Party and Governor Adeleke’s campaign have called for decisive action over the senator’s remarks, while the National Human Rights Commission has also urged appropriate authorities to respond firmly to statements capable of threatening electoral peace.

The controversy comes against the backdrop of months of political confrontation in Osun, including accusations involving campaign disruptions, destruction of political billboards and alleged attacks involving supporters of rival parties. Police previously confirmed an investigation into the destruction of campaign billboards in the state.

Governor Adeleke joined the Accord Party in December 2025 after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), subsequently securing the party’s ticket to contest the 2026 governorship election.

With the election scheduled for Saturday, August 15, the latest controversy has placed renewed pressure on political leaders, security agencies and election stakeholders to prevent inflammatory rhetoric from translating into voter intimidation or disruption of the electoral process.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed August 13 as the deadline for political campaigns in Osun, meaning the parties have only a short window remaining for final mobilisation before voting begins.

As the controversy surrounding Fadahunsi’s remarks continues, attention is now focused on the outcome of the police investigation and whether further action will be taken before voters head to the polls.