Osun’s APC senator seen in viral video issuing death threat to Accord Party members
Senator Francis Fadahunsi of Nigeria's APC party has been recorded issuing death threats against members of the rival Accord Party ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The incident has exacerbated concerns regarding political violence in the region.
Why it matters
The rhetoric highlights the fragility of democratic processes and the risk of electoral violence in Nigeria.
Osun East Senator Francis Fadahunsi has issued death threat to members of the Accord Party found in Ilesa ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.
He made the threat in a viral video that has heightened concerns over escalating political violence in the state.
Mr Fadahunsi spoke in Yoruba while addressing supporters during a protest at the palace of the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland over what he described as incessant killings of the APC members in Ijesaland.
In the video circulating online, the senator, who was accompanied by other All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders accused Accord Party members of killing people.
“The cap they wear – it is Yellow Fever cap, it is the cap of an animal,” Mr Fadahunsi said, referring to Accord Party’s yellow brand.
Each of jabs launched at the Accord Party was received an approving cheers from the crowd.
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