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From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri
The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) has called on the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force to urgently investigate a video in which Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi was allegedly heard inciting violence against Accord Party members in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
In a press statement signed by its spokesperson, Comrade Agu Diamond Bryan, and released to journalists in Owerri , CUPP said the clip, which has been circulating on social media and other platforms, showed the Senator representing Osun East addressing APC supporters in Ilesa.
According to CUPP, the Senator allegedly urged supporters and other APC members present to “kill Accord Party members seen in the town.”
The coalition described the reported remarks as “extremely grave, reckless and dangerous,” especially coming from a serving federal lawmaker at a time when Osun requires peace and tolerance.
CUPP specifically asked the Director-General of the DSS, Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to investigate the statement, verify the authenticity and full context of the video, identify those involved, and take lawful action where criminal culpability is established.
“At about 70 years of age and after decades in public service, Senator Fadahunsi ought to be preaching peace, restraint, reconciliation and democratic tolerance rather than allegedly using inflammatory words capable of causing violence,” the statement said.
The group condemned what it called attempts to intimidate or attack political opponents, stressing that “democracy is not a license for violence, and political disagreements must be settled through the ballot box and the rule of law.”
CUPP also alleged a double standard in enforcement, saying: “If this very reckless statement had emanated from any member of the opposition political party, by now, Justice Peter Lifu must have sent him within the confines of Kuje Prison.”
The coalition further called on the international community, election observers, civil society organisations and democratic institutions to monitor developments that could undermine the peaceful conduct and credibility of the Osun governorship election.
It appealed to residents of Osun State, political parties, traditional and religious leaders, and young people to reject violence. CUPP urged voters to come out en masse on Saturday, August 15, 2026 to exercise their right to vote without fear or intimidation.
“There is life after politics, and no election or political office is worth the blood or life of any Nigerian,” the statement concluded.
