Fadahunsi explains ‘kill Accord’ remark, says he meant defeat party at polls
Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has moved to clarify a controversial remark attributed to him in a viral video, insisting that his reference to “killing” the Accord Party was a political expression for defeating the party at the ballot box and not a call for violence. The senator’s clarification came amid growing […] The post Fadahunsi explains ‘kill Accord’…
Senator Francis Fadahunsi of Osun East has clarified a controversial remark he made in a viral video, stating that his use of the phrase "kill the Accord Party" was not a call for violence, but rather a political expression to defeat the party at the polls. The statement came after the video surfaced, raising concerns about potential violence ahead of the upcoming Osun State governorship election on August 15, 2026.
Fadahunsi's media team emphasized that the remark was a call on supporters to reject the Accord Party through lawful, peaceful, and democratic means during the election. The senator's office reiterated that he has always advocated for electoral contests to be decided by votes rather than intimidation or physical confrontation. The senator urged all political actors and supporters to maintain peace and refrain from provocative rhetoric that could lead to confrontation.
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