Calls have intensified for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, over an alleged threat against members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State.
A video circulating on social media purportedly shows the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker addressing party supporters protesting alleged attacks on APC members in Ilesa.
In the video, Fadahunsi was allegedly heard urging APC supporters to attack Accord Party members wherever they were found and prevent them from voting during the election.
The alleged remarks have sparked outrage, with several Nigerians calling on Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to investigate and take immediate action against the senator.
The development has also heightened concerns about the safety of voters and the potential for violence during the election.
Reacting to the video, APC chieftain Babafemi Ojudu described the alleged comments as unacceptable in a democratic society and urged the police to act.
“This is unacceptable in a democracy. Not even in the heyday of military rule would a military person talk like this.
“IGP Tunde Disu, over to you. We await action,” Ojudu wrote on his official Facebook page.
Osun State Governor and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, also called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the lawmaker.
Adeleke said the matter had gone beyond partisan politics and should be treated as a national security concern requiring the attention of President Bola Tinubu through the Office of the National Security Adviser.
“I have raised this issue with the IGP and demanded the immediate investigation and arrest of Senator Fadahunsi. The IGP has confirmed the video and assured me of immediate action,” Adeleke said.
Several other Nigerians have similarly taken to social media to demand action against the senator.
However, Fadahunsi has denied making the alleged statement. Speaking in an interview with TVC News on Tuesday night, he claimed that the viral video was artificially generated.
“The video being circulated by Davido and his group is AI-generated,” he said.
The controversy comes amid heightened political tension in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, with authorities facing increased pressure to ensure the safety of voters and prevent violence before, during and after the poll.
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