Osun Lawmaker Gives Senator Fadahunsi 30 Days to Resign Over Alleged Inciting Comments

An Osun State House of Assembly member, Kanmi Ajibola, has demanded the resignation of Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged inciting comments concerning members of the Accord Party ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Ajibola, who represents Oriade State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, issued the demand through his solicitor, Ekene Amadi, giving Fadahunsi 30 days to resign from the National Assembly or face possible legal action.

Fadahunsi represents Osun East Senatorial District and has recently come under scrutiny following a viral video in which he was alleged to have directed supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to attack or kill members of the opposition Accord Party during the electoral process.

The senator has denied the allegation, maintaining that his comments were taken out of context.

However, Ajibola, in a letter titled “Resign now, you have a killer’s mind and lacking strength of character for public office representation,” accused the senator of making statements capable of encouraging violence against political opponents.

The letter was also copied to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

Ajibola said he and Fadahunsi were originally members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and came from the same constituency before their political paths diverged.

According to him, Fadahunsi later defected to the APC, while he moved to the Accord Party.

He further claimed that he and other PDP members had contributed financially and politically to Fadahunsi’s electoral victories in the 2019 and 2023 elections.

The lawmaker alleged that Fadahunsi had been making threats against members of the Accord Party since October 2025, claiming that opposition supporters would face arrest and possible violence following the 2026 governorship election.

The letter also alleged that several Accord members had been arrested or detained between June 1 and August 10, while some were allegedly killed.

These allegations, however, remain claims contained in Ajibola’s letter and have not been independently established.

Ajibola further alleged that on August 11, just four days before the governorship election, Fadahunsi directed political supporters to attack Accord members during political activities in Ilesa.

He described the alleged conduct as a serious violation of the responsibilities attached to Fadahunsi’s position as a senator.

Ajibola argued that the senator’s alleged statements had undermined public confidence in his ability to represent the people of Osun East, insisting that he was no longer fit to remain in the National Assembly.

“Fadahunsi is no longer fit to continue representing Osun East in the Senate,” the letter stated.

The assembly member therefore demanded that Fadahunsi resign within 30 days of receiving the letter and withdraw from future public service.

He warned that failure to comply would result in legal proceedings against the senator.

The development comes at a tense period in Osun State, with political parties intensifying their campaigns and trading accusations ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

The controversy surrounding Fadahunsi has also attracted the attention of the Osun State Police Command, which recently summoned the senator over his alleged comments concerning Accord members.

The police invitation followed widespread reactions to the viral video in which the senator was accused of telling APC supporters to “kill” members of the rival party if they encountered them during the electoral process.

Fadahunsi has maintained that he was quoted out of context, while authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the remarks.

With the election only days away, the latest demand by Ajibola is likely to add to the growing political tension in Osun, where rival parties have repeatedly called for a peaceful and credible electoral process.

Political actors and security agencies have continued to urge supporters to avoid violence and allow voters to freely exercise their constitutional right to choose their preferred candidates.

For Ajibola, however, the issue goes beyond political disagreement. His letter argues that comments capable of being interpreted as threats against opposition supporters should carry consequences, particularly when made by an elected public official.

The 30-day resignation demand now places additional pressure on Fadahunsi as the senator faces both political criticism and police scrutiny over the controversial comments.

The senator’s response to the resignation demand and whether Ajibola will proceed with legal action if the ultimatum expires remain to be seen.