…eve of the last governorship election in Osun state, Osun East Senator, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, while addressing APC supporters at the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland in Ilesa at a campaign rally said many of his party members had been killed by Accord party members. Speaking in Yoruba language, Fadahunsi was…

…Capital Territory, Danjuma Shekwolo, and the Senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, are currently under investigation for the same offence. 5. Gunmen have killed two people and abducted the All Progressives Congress, APC, chairman of Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Fanka, in a fre…

…into alleged inciting comments made by some political actors, including Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District; Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba; and Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Danjuma Shekwolo.Contents…as po…

…discrimination. The ADC also referred to an earlier case involving APC Senator Francis Fadahunsi during the Osun governorship election, claiming he allegedly threatened opposition supporters but was questioned by police and later released without facing charges. According to the party, the lack of consequences in that…

…by a religious leader (Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir) and a sitting senator (Francis Fadahunsi) as having crossed into dangerous territory. “This is not only an online-fringe problem; it involves people with real platforms and followings. Genocide “The NHRC’s historical reference is deliberately stark. “The Commission invo…

…of Osun, but we don't hear the Peace Committee say anything." ADC cites Osun violence, Fadahunsi remarksThe ADC spokesman pointed specifically to events surrounding the recent Osun State governorship election, alleging that the National Peace Committee stayed silent when Senator Francis Fadahunsi made comments the part…

Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has apologised for the tension caused by his controversial remarks during a campaign visit to the palace of the Paramount Ruler of Ijesaland, Owa Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, Ajimoko III. Fadahunsi, a member of the All Progressives Congress (A…

…music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has declared that Senator Francis Fadahunsi and House of Representatives member Oluwole Oke will not return to the National Assembly, reacting to a social media post predicting the lawmakers’ political future. Davido made the remark on Tuesday in response to a post o…

…a thorough investigation into allegations of inciting violence against Senator Francis Fadahunsi, following statements reportedly made during the build-up to Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The civil society organisations also commended the people of Osun State for their resilience and participation in the…

…Well, that didn’t happen. Aliyu also condemned the remark attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, saying it was wrong for the APC chieftain to threaten the opposition with his comments. “But yes, I agree with you, Senator Fadahunsi spoke in Yoruba; I don’t speak Yoruba, I don’t understand Yoruba that much, I think wha…

…PDP spokesman also referenced a controversial statement attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, his subsequent invitation by the police and release, alleging that the episode reflected the pressure placed on opposition figures during the election. “The ruling party that is ruining the country mobilized their entire ri…

…be free, fair, and credible while predicting victory for his party. Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, voted at approximately 10:48 a.m. at the NUD Primary School polling center in Ilase-Ijesa. He urged residents to come out and vote, stating, “Please, come out; there is no cause f…

The senator representing Osun East, Francis Fadahunsi, has been captured in a video on social media threatening voters at his polling unit. A video cited by DAILY POST showed Fadahunsi intimidating and threatening voters in the presence of a police officer. This came a few days after he was invited by the police follow…

…governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, would emerge victorious. Similarly, Sen. Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, commended the large voter turnout and urged more eligible voters to come out and cast their ballots. Fadahunsi spoke after casting his vote at Unit 1,…

Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has urged supporters at his polling unit 1, NUD Primary School, Collation Centre in Ilase-Ijesa to monitor choices made by voters during the ongoing Osun State governorship election. A video obtained by Tribune Online on Saturday showed the All Prog…

…soldiers were directed by one ASP Wemimo, a police officer it linked to Senator Francis Fadahunsi, and that Sanya Omirin, an APC chieftain who represents the Atakunmosa East/Atakunmosa West/Ilesa East/Ilesa West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was present during the operation.Osun election: Counci…

…rated moderate and eight were rated low.The assessment also noted that Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East, reportedly directed his supporters to attack members of the Accord Party before later denying the order. He was subsequently invited by the State Police Command, questioned and released.INEC respo…

…was the reported statement attributed to the 74-year-old sitting senator, Francis Fadahunsi, directing that members of the Accord Party, their wives and children be killed. Following the backlash, Fadahunsi sought to clarify his words, claiming he meant they should be “killed with votes.” But the damage is already done…

…If a Hausa or Igbo person is interpreting my words, it may not be correct" - Senator Fadahunsi speaks after honoring police invitation Senator Francis Fadahunsi has insisted that the comment he made in the viral video was misinterpreted by people who do not understand Yoruba. Recall that singer Davido, on Tuesday, Augu…

It Is the Police who will decide whether or not Senator Fadahunsi's statement was illegal or not - APC publicity secretary, Felix Morka The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress APC, Felix Morka, says it is only the police that can determine if the ''k!ll them'' comment made by Osun East Senator…

…President Bola Tinubu for the controversial comments attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. Abdullahi, who spoke on Arise News on Wednesday, said he did not blame Fadahunsi for the remarks, arguing that the senator could have interpreted the President’s earlier com…

…election in Osun State, the lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, has been invited to appear before the state police command over his viral ‘Kill Accord’ comment. Fadahunsi was seen in a video circulating on social media where he addressed a gathering that any member of the rival Accor…

Politics Osun election: Atiku's aide blames Fadahunsi's threat on Tinubu Published on August 12, 2026 By Seun Opejobi Mr Demola Olarenwaju, the Senior Political Assistant to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu's "all is fair" comment has s…

…election. The protest attracted APC leaders from Ijesa land, including Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who addressed the demonstrators and condemned the reported attacks on party members. However, remarks attributed to Fadahunsi in a video circulating on social media subsequently generated controversy after he was heard say…

Osundecides: I told my people to k!ll Accord party members with their votes - Senator Fadahunsi clarifies controversial statement Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has clarified his controversial "Kill Accord" comment, saying the remark was a political metaphor urging All Progressiv…