Court orders police to probe Osun senator over alleged violent comments
A Magistrate Court in Abuja has directed the police to investigate a criminal complaint against Senator Francis Fadahunsi. The complaint was filed by Pelumi Olajengbesi, who accused the senator of making violent statements against Accord Party members. The court's directive and related legal actions involve alleged defamatory remarks made during television interviews. Several letters and interviews are cited as evidence in the ongoing dispute.
What we know
- The Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, ordered the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7, to investigate the complaint and submit a report within two weeks.
- The directive was contained in a letter dated August 13, 2026, signed by the court registrar.
- Pelumi Olajengbesi accused Senator Francis Fadahunsi of inciting violence against Accord Party members ahead of the Osun State governorship election.
- In a letter dated August 12, 2026, Olajengbesi’s lawyer demanded a retraction of statements allegedly made by Fadahunsi during interviews on Viable TV on July 2 and Channels Television’s Politics Today on August 11.
- Olajengbesi threatened to file a N10bn defamation suit if Fadahunsi did not retract the statements and issue a public apology.
