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Senator Francis Fadahunsi questioned by police over alleged threats to Accord Party
Senator Francis Fadahunsi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was questioned by the Osun State Police Command following a viral video in which he allegedly urged supporters to ‘kill’ members of the Accord Party. Fadahunsi has denied inciting violence, maintaining that his remarks were a political metaphor intended to encourage supporters to defeat the party through votes in the upcoming August 15 governorship election.
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has condemned the remarks as a national security threat and called for the senator's arrest and prosecution. The Governor also alleged that police are planning to illegally arrest Accord Party leaders to weaken them before the election, and noted that over 62 Accord members are currently being held in detention without charges.
The Accord Party has petitioned the European Union and ECOWAS, citing rising political tensions and fatalities in the state. Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission has called for Fadahunsi's immediate suspension and arrest, while the Inspector-General of Police has deployed additional security to coordinate operations for the election.
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Accord Party · Ademola Adeleke · All Progressives Congress · Francis Fadahunsi · National Human Rights Commission · Osun State · Osun State Police Command
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Governor Ademola Adeleke alleged that police received directives to arrest Accord Party leaders and move them to Abuja. tgnews.com.ng · www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Peter Obi demanded an apology from Senator Fadahunsi for remarks he described as threat-laden rhetoric. thewhistler.ng · nnn.ng · thenicheng.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Senator Fadahunsi denied allegations that he established a ‘killer squad’ in Osogbo to target opposition members.
- [● 11 SOURCES] Senator Francis Fadahunsi clarified that his ‘kill Accord’ remark was a political metaphor for defeating the party at the polls. dailytrust.com · www.kanyidaily.com · chronicle.ng · tgnews.com.ng · dailyreport.ng · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Governor Adeleke has requested the immediate arrest and prosecution of Senator Francis Fadahunsi regarding inflammatory remarks. tgnews.com.ng · theglittersonline.com.ng · thenigerialawyer.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Governor Adeleke alleged that over 62 Accord Party leaders are being held in police detention without charges. tgnews.com.ng · www.nationalaccordnewspaper.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Osun State Police Command summoned Senator Francis Fadahunsi for questioning regarding his alleged remarks. persecondnews.com · www.kanyidaily.com · chronicle.ng · newscentraltv.com · thenigerialawyer.com · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The National Human Rights Commission called for the immediate suspension and arrest of Senator Fadahunsi.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Osun State House of Assembly member Kanmi Ajibola issued a 30-day ultimatum for Senator Fadahunsi to resign. www.nigerianeye.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Accord Party petitioned the EU and ECOWAS regarding rising political tension and violence in Osun State. www.fellowpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Senator Francis Fadahunsi was granted administrative bail by the police following his interrogation. dailyreport.ng