I MEANT ‘KILL ACCORD’ WITH VOTES, NOT VIOLENCE — FADAHUNSI EXPLAINS VIRAL COMMENT
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By ‘Sefiu Ajape
Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has explained the context of his viral “Kill Accord” comment, which has sparked reactions on social media.
In the video circulating online, Fadahunsi was seen speaking in Yoruba and accusing members of the Accord Party of attacking members of the All Progressives Congress. He was also heard urging APC supporters in Ilesa to attack Accord Party supporters.
The senator was further seen challenging those present to record his remarks and share them on social media. He was reportedly addressing APC supporters ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election.
However, in a statement issued by his media office in Osun State on Tuesday, titled ‘Kill Osun Accord with Votes, Not Violence, Senator Fadahunsi Tells APC,’ the lawmaker said his comment was “a call on supporters to overwhelmingly reject the Accord Party at the ballot box through lawful, peaceful and democratic means during the August 15 governorship election.”
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Senator’s statement was purely political and metaphorical,” the statement added.
The statement maintained that the comment did not portray Fadahunsi as an advocate of violence against members of the public or any political party.
It said Fadahunsi had urged APC supporters to maintain law and order before, during and after the election, while calling on security agencies to protect voters and allow them to exercise their constitutional rights.
“At no point did Senator Fadahunsi advocate violence, intimidation or any form of physical attack against members or supporters of the Accord Party or any other political party. His consistent position has always been that elections should be decided by the votes of the people and not by force.
“The Senator, therefore, urges political actors, party supporters and the electorate to conduct themselves peacefully before, during and after the election. He also calls on security agencies to remain professional and ensure that every eligible voter is able to exercise their constitutional right without fear or intimidation.
“Senator Fadahunsi remains committed to democratic values, issue-based campaigns and a credible electoral process. He believes that the will of the people, freely expressed through the ballot, must always prevail.
“We, therefore, appeal to members of the public not to misinterpret or deliberately distort the Senator’s comments, as they were clearly intended to encourage electoral victory through the power of the ballot and not through violence,” the statement concluded.
Meanwhile, the campaign council of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to investigate Fadahunsi’s comment and take appropriate action over the remarks directed at members of the Accord Party.
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