‘Kill Accord’ remark: Fadahunsi backtracks, says he meant votes
The senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, has clarified his recent “kill Accord” remark, saying the statement was a political expression urging supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to defeat the Accord Party at the ballot box rather than through violence. Fadahunsi made the clarification following the circulation of a video […]
Osun State Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi has clarified his recent "kill Accord" remark, stating it was a political expression encouraging supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to defeat the Accord Party in the upcoming governorship election, not to resort to violence. The clarification came after a video of Fadahunsi addressing supporters in Yoruba was circulated on social media, prompting concerns over his remarks.
In a statement issued by his media office, Fadahunsi explained that his comment was meant to urge voters to "kill the Accord Party" with votes, not through violence. He emphasized that the statement was purely political and metaphorical, urging supporters to reject the Accord Party at the ballot box through lawful, peaceful, and democratic means.
The senator's office reiterated that his remarks did not advocate for violence, intimidation, or physical attacks against any political opponents. He also called for peace and adherence to the law during the electoral process, urging security agencies to maintain professionalism and ensure voters could exercise their franchise without fear.
Fadahunsi reiterated his commitment to democratic values and pledged that the electoral outcome should be determined by the will of the people, freely expressed through the ballot.
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