Fadahunsi: ‘Kill Accord’ Comment Was Metaphorical, Not Call for Violence

Senator Francis Fadahunsi

Fadahunsi: ‘Kill Accord’ Comment Was Metaphorical, Not Call for Violence

Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has clarified his controversial “Kill Accord” comment, which has gone viral on social media ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election.

Fadahunsi, in a statement issued by his media office in Osogbo on Tuesday, said the remark was a political and metaphorical call on supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to defeat the Accord Party through the ballot box and not through violence.

The clarification followed the circulation of a video in which the senator was heard speaking in Yoruba and allegedly urging APC supporters in Ilesa to attack members and supporters of the Accord Party.

In the video, Fadahunsi was also heard challenging those present to record his remarks and circulate them on social media.

Reacting to the controversy, the senator’s media office, in a statement titled, “Kill Osun Accord with Votes, Not Violence, Senator Fadahunsi Tells APC,” said the statement had been misunderstood and deliberately misinterpreted.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the Senator’s statement was purely political and metaphorical,” the statement said.

According to the statement, Fadahunsi did not advocate violence, intimidation or physical attacks against members or supporters of the Accord Party or any other political organisation.

It stressed that the senator’s consistent position was that elections should be determined by the votes of the people rather than force.

“At no point did Senator Fadahunsi advocate violence, intimidation or any form of physical attack against members or supporters of the Accord Party or any other political party,” the statement added.

The senator consequently urged APC supporters and other political actors to maintain peace and order before, during and after the election.

He also called on security agencies to remain professional and ensure that eligible voters were able to exercise their constitutional rights without fear or intimidation.

“Senator Fadahunsi remains committed to democratic values, issue-based campaigns and a credible electoral process. He believes that the will of the people, freely expressed through the ballot, must always prevail,” the statement said.

The media office appealed to members of the public not to distort the senator’s remarks, insisting that his intention was to encourage APC supporters to secure electoral victory through the power of their votes.

Meanwhile, the campaign council of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to investigate Fadahunsi’s comments and take appropriate action over what it described as remarks directed against members of the Accord Party.

The controversy comes days before the August 15 governorship election, with political parties and security agencies expected to intensify efforts to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process in the state.