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Investigation into Senator Francis Fadahunsi

Overview

Senator Francis Fadahunsi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains under investigation following a viral video in which he allegedly used inflammatory language and threatened to ‘kill Accord’ members during a campaign event in Ilesa. Fadahunsi has denied inciting violence, characterizing his remarks as political metaphors and suggesting the footage was manipulated.

Legal proceedings have intensified as an Abuja magistrate ordered the Nigeria Police Force to investigate a criminal complaint filed by lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi, representing Governor Ademola Adeleke’s campaign. Concurrently, the Osun State Government has approached the High Court to compel security agencies to investigate the senator and has requested a forensic examination of the video. The state alleges Fadahunsi’s statements included specific instructions to attack party members and their families.

As the August 15 governorship election approaches, the political landscape has shifted. Two candidates, Adebayo Simon Adewale of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) and Adedamola Adebayo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have withdrawn from the race to endorse the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. Although the PDP recently secured a Court of Appeal judgment affirming its candidate, the party announced it would not contest the election, citing the late timing of the ruling and alleged bias from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

To manage heightened volatility, the Nigeria Police have announced the deployment of 15,000 personnel across the state, while Amnesty International Nigeria has announced plans to ‘name and shame’ the senator across its international network.

Entities

Accord Party · All Progressives Congress · Francis Fadahunsi · Ademola Adeleke · Osun State

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 5 SOURCES] Allied People’s Movement (APM) candidate Adebayo Simon Adewale has withdrawn from the governorship election.
[● 4 SOURCES] Adedamola Adebayo, the PDP candidate, has withdrawn from the Osun State governorship race.
[● 4 SOURCES] Adedamola Adebayo endorsed incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke.
[● 3 SOURCES] Pelumi Olajengbesi filed a direct criminal complaint against Senator Francis Fadahunsi.
[● 3 SOURCES] Magistrate Farida Ibrahim directed the police to investigate the complaint and report back within two weeks.
[● 2 SOURCES] Pelumi Olajengbesi threatened to file a N10bn defamation lawsuit against the senator.
[● 2 SOURCES] Adebayo Simon Adewale declared support for the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Osun State Government filed a suit seeking to compel security agencies to investigate Senator Francis Fadahunsi.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government alleges Fadahunsi directed supporters to attack Accord Party members and their families.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 19 sources
Osun State election: Candidates withdraw to back Adeleke as legal probe begins
Two Osun State governorship candidates have withdrawn to endorse incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, while Senator Francis Fadahunsi faces a police investigation over alleged threats against the Accord Party.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 36 sources
Senator Francis Fadahunsi granted bail after questioning over alleged threats
Senator Francis Fadahunsi was granted police bail after questioning over a viral video allegedly containing threats against Accord Party members ahead of the Osun governorship election.

Sources

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