In a video that is currently making the rounds on social media, Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents the Osun East Senatorial District, has explained the meaning behind his now-viral “Kill Accord” remark.
In the video, Fadahunsi was heard urging the group to attack Accord Party supporters in Ilesa while speaking in Yoruba and accusing members of the party of attacking members of the All Progressives Congress.
He was reportedly speaking to APC supporters in Ilesa prior to the August 15, 2026, governorship election, and he was also seen challenging those in attendance to record his comments and post them on social media.
His media office in the state capital released a statement on Tuesday titled “Kill Osun Accord with Votes, Not Violence, the senator said his viral comment was “a call on supporters to overwhelmingly reject the Accord Party at the ballot box through lawful, peaceful and democratic means during the August 15 governorship election.”
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Senator’s statement was purely political and metaphorical.”
“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. His consistent position has always been that elections should be decided by the votes of the people and not by force.
“The Senator, therefore, urges political actors, party supporters and the electorate to conduct themselves peacefully before, during and after the election. He also calls on security agencies to remain professional and ensure that every eligible voter is able to exercise their constitutional right 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.
“We, therefore, appeal to members of the public not to misinterpret or deliberately distort the Senator’s comments, as they were clearly intended to encourage electoral victory through the power of the ballot and not through violence,” the statement concluded.
In these tense times, it is unfortunate but expected that opponents will attempt to misquote and distort the facts to sway public opinion. We urge the people of Osun to remain vigilant, discerning the truth amidst the noise, and to exercise their right to vote wisely. Let us prioritize peace and unity.
