Monitor Your Votes’ — Senator Fadahunsi Sparks Fresh Controversy During Osun Poll

The senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, has been embroiled in another controversy following comments he was allegedly heard making to voters at his polling unit during Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.

In a video circulating online, Fadahunsi was reportedly heard urging his supporters to closely monitor the voting process at the polling unit.

The senator was also allegedly heard saying, “Whoever does not vote appropriately is not an indigene of Ilase-Ijesa,” before proceeding to give further instructions to those around him.

The remarks have drawn criticism from the Imole Campaign Council, which accused the lawmaker of attempting to influence voters during the election.

In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the campaign council described the senator’s alleged comments as “scandalous, unacceptable and undemocratic.”

The council also called on security agencies to investigate Fadahunsi’s conduct and take appropriate action to ensure that voters are able to exercise their franchise freely and without intimidation or interference.

Earlier ‘Kill Accord’ Comment

The latest controversy comes shortly after Fadahunsi faced backlash over another video recorded at a political gathering in Ilesa.

In the earlier footage, the senator was accused of telling his supporters to “kill” members of the opposition Accord Party.

The remark sparked widespread criticism, with opponents describing it as inflammatory and potentially capable of encouraging political violence.

Following the controversy, the Osun State Police Command invited Fadahunsi for questioning over the alleged statement.

Amnesty International also condemned the remark and called for accountability, stating that it would use the incident as part of its efforts against inflammatory political rhetoric.

Fadahunsi subsequently denied calling for physical attacks against Accord Party members.

The senator explained that his use of the phrase “kill Accord” was figurative and meant to encourage his supporters to defeat the opposition party at the polls.

He maintained that his message was for his supporters to “kill Accord with votes” rather than resort to violence.