Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has raised serious alarms over a viral video allegedly showing Senator Francis Fadahunsi calling for the killing of Accord Party leaders and their families, describing the incident as a national security threat that demands immediate intervention. Speaking during an emergency press briefing on Tuesday, Adeleke stated that the alleged remarks transcend political rivalry and require urgent action from President Bola Tinubu through the Office of the National Security Adviser. He called for a swift investigation and arrest of the senator, urging the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services to act decisively.
The governor emphasized that such statements are not only dangerous but also undermine the democratic process in Nigeria. “This is now beyond politics. This is now a national security threat,” Adeleke declared. He demanded transparency and accountability from security agencies, warning against unlawful operations targeting members of the Accord Party ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Adeleke stressed that all actions before, during, and after the election must strictly comply with the rule of law.
In addition to the video controversy, Governor Adeleke revealed credible reports of a police directive ordering the immediate arrest of Accord Party leaders in Osun State. According to him, the directive instructed authorities to detain these leaders and transfer them to Abuja, where they would be held until Monday. The governor said he had personally contacted the Inspector-General of Police to seek clarification on whether such an order had been issued. He expressed deep concern, stating that if true, the directive would be illegal and would portray Nigeria as a country without proper legal order.
Adeleke further highlighted that more than 62 Accord Party leaders are currently being held in police custody without formal charges. “It is disturbing that we still have over 62 Accord leaders held in illegal police detention without any charges against them. This is not democracy,” he said, condemning the practice as a violation of fundamental rights. He urged the police to publicly confirm or deny the existence of the arrest directive to reassure Nigerians about the integrity of the electoral process.
Earlier, the Imole Campaign Council (TICC) had also called for the arrest and prosecution of Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi over the alleged threat to kill Accord supporters in Ijeshaland, Osun State. The demand was made in a statement signed by TICC Chairman for Media and Publicity, Bamidele Salam. As tensions rise ahead of the election, the situation underscores the need for calm, lawful conduct, and full adherence to democratic principles across all political parties and security institutions. The coming days will test Nigeria’s commitment to free, fair, and peaceful elections.
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