Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has said his viral “kill Accord” comment was a metaphorical call for voters to defeat the Accord Party at the ballot box, not an appeal for violence.
A video circulating on social media showed Fadahunsi speaking in Yoruba and appearing to accuse members of the Accord Party of attacking supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilesa.
He was also heard urging APC supporters to “kill” Accord during a gathering in Ilesa ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun governorship election.
The senator subsequently clarified the remark in a statement issued by his media office in Osun on Tuesday, titled, “Kill Osun Accord with Votes, Not Violence, Senator Fadahunsi Tells APC.”
According to the statement, Fadahunsi was urging APC supporters to reject the Accord Party through lawful and peaceful voting during the election.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Senator’s statement was purely political and metaphorical,” the statement said.
It added that Fadahunsi had never advocated violence, intimidation or physical attacks against Accord members or supporters of any other political party.
“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,” the statement said.
The senator urged political parties and their supporters to maintain peace before, during and after the election, insisting that electoral contests should be determined by votes rather than force.
He also called on security agencies to remain professional and ensure that eligible voters could exercise their constitutional rights without fear or intimidation.
Fadahunsi, according to the statement, remains committed to democratic values, issue-based campaigns and a credible electoral process.
The clarification came after the campaign council of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to investigate the senator’s comment and take appropriate action.
The council had raised concerns over the remarks, particularly their potential implications ahead of the governorship election.
Fadahunsi’s media office, however, appealed to members of the public not to misinterpret or deliberately distort the senator’s remarks, maintaining that the statement was intended to encourage electoral victory through the ballot rather than violence.
