- Adeleke’s campaign council has called on the police to prosecute Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged inflammatory comments.
- The council accused the police of giving the lawmaker preferential treatment.
- Fadahunsi had denied the allegation and honoured a police invitation over the matter.
The Imole Campaign Council, the campaign organisation of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to prosecute Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged inflammatory remarks against members of the Accord Party.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the council’s spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, made the demand following the senator’s invitation by the Osun State Police Command over comments allegedly made in a video that circulated ahead of the Osun governorship election.
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The campaign council alleged that Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, made comments that could incite violence against Accord Party members and supporters, particularly in Ilesa and other parts of Osun East.
According to the council, the police must ensure that the allegations are thoroughly investigated and that the law is applied without regard to political affiliation.
Olajengbesi said the campaign organisation was concerned about what it described as preferential treatment for the senator, alleging that other political figures in the state had faced harsher treatment from security agencies.
The council recalled the detention of some Osun State Government officials and argued that a serving senator should not receive special consideration if he is being investigated over an allegation involving threats to lives.
It said the alleged remarks were serious enough to warrant decisive action, particularly because of concerns about political violence and voter intimidation.
The campaign council also called for adequate security for members and supporters of the Accord Party and other political parties.
It urged the police to ensure that voters could exercise their rights without fear, intimidation, harassment or violence.
However, Fadahunsi denied making the alleged statement and subsequently honoured an invitation from the Osun State Police Command over the matter.
The campaign council maintained that its demand was not an attempt to prejudge the senator but insisted that allegations involving threats to lives and public safety should be properly investigated.
“Political office must never become immunity from investigation,” the council said.
The development came amid heightened political tension surrounding the Osun governorship election, with political parties and security agencies facing increased pressure to prevent violence and ensure a peaceful electoral process.
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