Nigeria: Police Invite Osun's APC Senator Over Viral Threat to 'Kill' Accord Party Members
[Premium Times] The police summoned the senator over what they referred to as his threatening, inciting and intimidating comments.
The Osun State Police Command has summoned Osun East Senator Francis Fadahunsi to address comments he made during a rally, which have been perceived as threatening, inciting and intimidating. Fadahunsi addressed supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a protest in Ilesa, Osun State, urging them to kill members of the rival Accord Party ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
The video of his speech was widely shared online, sparking outrage and concerns about political violence. Fadahunsi clarified that his remarks were metaphorical and aimed at defeating the Accord Party through lawful, peaceful means in the upcoming election. The police have ordered him to appear before the State Criminal Investigation Department in Osogbo for further questioning.
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