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Investigation into Senator Francis Fadahunsi

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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, Amnesty International Nigeria the political landscape has announced plans to ‘name shifted. Two candidates, Adebayo Simon Adewale of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) and shame’ Adedamola Adebayo of the senator across its international network Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have withdrawn from the race to combat political impunity. 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. state, while Amnesty International Nigeria has announced plans to ‘name and shame’ the senator across its international network.

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  1. 2026-08-14 17:50 UTC Investigation into Senator Francis Fadahunsi
  2. 2026-08-14 09:14 UTC Investigation into Senator Francis Fadahunsi
  3. 2026-08-14 05:34 UTC Investigation into Senator Francis Fadahunsi
  4. 2026-08-13 19:58 UTC Investigation into Senator Francis Fadahunsi

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