{
  "id": 584946,
  "title": "I meant ‘kill Accord’ with votes, not violence — Fadahunsi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/i-meant-kill-accord-with-votes-not-violence-fadahunsi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T17:24:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/osun-poll-fadahunsi-clarifies-kill-accord-comment-says-he-meant-votes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing the Osun East Senatorial District, has clarified his controversial 'Kill Accord' comment, which was recently shared on social media. In a video, the senator was seen speaking in Yoruba and accusing Accord Party members of attacking All Progressives Congress supporters. He also dared the audience to record his remarks and share them on social media, addressing APC supporters in Ilesa ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election. His media office clarified that the comment was a political call for supporters to reject the Accord Party at the ballot box through peaceful and democratic means. Fadahunsi emphasized that his statement was metaphorical and did not advocate for violence or intimidation against any political party or its supporters. He urged political actors, party members, and the electorate to maintain law and order during the election and urged security agencies to ensure a free and fair electoral process.",
  "summary": "Senator Fadahunsi clarifies his ‘Kill Accord’ comment, stating it meant defeating the party with votes, not violence, ahead of the Osun governorship electi Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-fadahunsi-clarifies-kill-accord-comment-says-he-meant-votes/",
  "key_points": [
    "Senator Fadahunsi clarified his \"Kill Accord\" comment was metaphorical.",
    "He urged supporters to reject the Accord Party through peaceful means.",
    "Fadahunsi called for law and order, free and fair election process."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "I meant ‘kill Accord’ with votes, not violence — Fadahunsi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/i-meant-kill-accord-with-votes-not-violence-fadahunsi-586579",
        "published": "2026-08-11T17:44:52.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}