The Osun State Police Command has summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi over an alleged comment directing supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to “kill” members of the rival Accord Party during the state governorship election scheduled for Saturday, August 15.
The summons follows the circulation of a video on social media in which the Osun East senator, speaking in Yoruba during an APC campaign in Ilesa on Tuesday, allegedly made the controversial remarks.
Invitation Letter Details
In a letter dated August 11, 2026, and signed by the Commissioner of Police, Elections, Osun State, Samuel Etaifo Erale, the command invited Fadahunsi to clarify the circumstances surrounding the statements.
According to TheCable, the senator was directed to report to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Osogbo at 11am on Wednesday, August 12.
The letter stated that the invitation was based on information available to the police alleging that Fadahunsi made statements considered “threatening, inciting and intimidating” during the campaign. It added that the alleged statement had been circulated on various electronic and social media platforms.
Senator’s Denial
Fadahunsi has since denied the claim. He said his comment was taken out of context and that the video being circulated is AI-generated.
The development comes as the state prepares for the governorship election, with tensions high among political parties. The police have not yet commented on the senator’s response or the next steps in the investigation.
