Court orders police to investigate Fadahunsi over alleged inciting comments
A Magistrate’s Court in Abuja has directed the police to investigate Senator Francis Fadahunsi for allegedly calling for violence against Accord Party members. The order follows a criminal complaint filed by Pelumi Olajengbesi, campaign spokesman for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The case centers on alleged statements made by Fadahunsi in a viral video and during television interviews. The court and Osun State Government are seeking urgent police action due to concerns about public safety.
What we know
- The Magistrate’s Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, ordered the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7, to investigate a criminal complaint against Senator Francis Fadahunsi.
- The directive was detailed in a letter dated August 13, 2026, and relates to alleged inciting comments ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election.
- Pelumi Olajengbesi accused Fadahunsi of making statements encouraging violence against Accord Party members and supporters.
- In a letter dated August 12, 2026, Olajengbesi’s lawyer demanded a retraction and apology from Fadahunsi for alleged defamatory statements made during interviews on July 2 and August 11.
- The Osun State Government also filed a suit on August 12, 2026, seeking to compel the police to investigate the alleged remarks and ensure public safety during the election period.
