Fadahunsi Under Fire as Adeleke Demands Arrest Over Alleged Call to Kill Accord Members

 

By Abdulahi Musa 

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has raised the alarm over an alleged police directive for the immediate arrest and transfer of Accord Party leaders in the state, describing the development as a threat to democracy ahead of the August 15 governorship election.

Adeleke made the allegations on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, during an emergency press briefing on what he described as two major developments capable of heightening political tension in Osun State.

According to the governor, credible reports indicated that a police signal had allegedly been issued directing the immediate arrest of Accord Party leaders, with instructions that those arrested be taken to Abuja and detained until after the election.

Adeleke said he had spoken with the Inspector-General of Police over the reported directive and appealed to the police authorities to publicly clarify whether such an order existed.

He warned that arresting opposition party leaders on the eve of an election would undermine public confidence in the electoral process and could be interpreted as an attempt to assist the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in manipulating the poll.

The governor also alleged that more than 62 Accord Party leaders were currently being held in police custody without formal charges, describing the situation as unacceptable in a democratic society.

Adeleke further called on the Inspector-General of Police to halt what he described as the alleged illegal operations of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), which he accused of arresting Accord Party members across different local government areas without justification.

The governor's second major concern centred on a viral video allegedly showing Senator Francis Fadahunsi making statements calling for violence against Accord Party members and their families.

Adeleke described the alleged comments as having gone beyond political rivalry, characterising them as a national security concern requiring the intervention of the Federal Government and the Office of the National Security Adviser.

He said he had raised the matter with the Inspector-General of Police and demanded an investigation and appropriate legal action against the senator.

According to Adeleke, the police authorities had confirmed receiving and reviewing the video and assured him that necessary action would be taken.

The governor subsequently called on the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the alleged inciting statements and ensure that anyone found culpable faces the law.

He also urged security agencies to operate within the limits of the law and respect due process before, during and after the August 15 governorship election.

Adeleke stressed that the credibility of the Osun election depended on the neutrality and professionalism of security agencies, urging them to protect all political actors and voters regardless of party affiliation.

He said: “We demand that the IGP enforce due process and fair policing by aborting all anti-people plots against democracy in Osun State.”

The governor concluded by urging security agencies to uphold the rule of law and their constitutional responsibilities throughout the electoral process.