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Court gives police two weeks to probe Osun senator over ‘kill Accord’ comment

An Abuja court has directed police to investigate Osun Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged comments calling for violence against Accord Party members. T Read More: https://punchng.com/court-gives-police-two-weeks-to-probe-osun-senator-over-kill-accord-comment/

Court gives police two weeks to probe Osun senator over ‘kill Accord’ comment

According to prosecutors, a Magistrate Court in Abuja has ordered police to conduct a two-week investigation into allegations made against Senator Francis Fadahunsi, the representative for Osun East Senatorial District. The court directed Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7, Abuja, to investigate a criminal complaint filed by Pelumi Olajengbesi, the campaign spokesman for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.

The complaint alleges that Fadahunsi made comments encouraging violence against members and supporters of the Accord Party in a viral video. The allegations stem from a defamation suit that Olajengbesi threatened to file against Fadahunsi, accusing him of sponsoring thugs and members of cult groups Eiye and Aye. Fadahunsi denied the allegations and demanded a retraction and an apology.

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