Senator Francis Fadahunsi Faces Criticism Over Election Day Remarks

Senator Francis Fadahunsi faced criticism on August 15, 2026, after a video emerged showing him instructing supporters to monitor ballots and commenting on the voting process during the Osun State governorship election. The Imole Campaign Council condemned the remarks, alleging they were capable of influencing voters, and called for intervention from security authorities.

This incident follows a previous controversy in Ilesa, where the Osun State Police Command questioned Fadahunsi over statements that opponents interpreted as an instruction to attack members of the Accord Party. Fadahunsi defended those earlier comments as figurative, stating they referred to electoral victory rather than physical violence.

Amnesty International Nigeria has urged authorities to investigate the previous allegations of incitement to ensure accountability.