Police summon Osun senator over killing comment

Senator Francis Fadahunsi of Osun East has been summoned by the Osun State Police. According to the Punch Nigeria, this is in relation to comments he allegedly made threatening Accord Party members ahead of the state's governorship election.

The senator has denied inciting violence, as reported by Daily Post Nigeria. He claimed a viral video of his comments was edited to misrepresent what he said during a political gathering. Fadahunsi stated he was reacting to alleged killings of party members in Ilesa and other parts of Osun State.

Fadahunsi clarified that his comments were a call for justice and protection of lives, not an endorsement of violence. He said if the alleged killings did not stop, his party would retaliate. The senator also condemned the alleged killings, stressing it was unacceptable for people to be killed.

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