Osun Election: Police Invite Senator Fadahunsi Over Viral Video

The Osun State Police Command has invited Senator Francis Fadahunsi for questioning over a viral video in which he was allegedly heard making comments interpreted as a call for violence against opposition supporters ahead of Saturday’s governorship election.

The invitation followed widespread reactions to the video, which reportedly emerged from an All Progressives Congress campaign event in Ilesa.

Police spokesperson DSP Abiodun Ojelabi said the command considers the video a serious concern and would not tolerate statements capable of provoking violence during the election.

He said Fadahunsi had been formally invited to explain the context and meaning of his alleged remarks, stressing that the police would take appropriate action if necessary.

A letter dated August 11 and signed by Samuel Etaifo Erale, Commissioner of Police in charge of elections in Osun, directed the senator to appear before the State Criminal Investigation Department in Osogbo at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 12.

According to the letter, the invitation followed information alleging that Fadahunsi made statements considered threatening, intimidating and inciting during the campaign.

The police said the remarks had also been widely circulated on social media.

The command reiterated its warning against inflammatory statements and urged political actors and their supporters to avoid actions that could threaten peace and security during the election.

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