Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, is facing growing pressure to act against Senator Fadahunsi over remarks allegedly made during a political gathering ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.
The APC senator, who represents Osun East Senatorial District, has come under scrutiny after a video circulated online purportedly showed him speaking to party supporters during a protest in Ilesa.
The protest reportedly followed allegations of attacks on APC members. However, comments attributed to Fadahunsi have triggered outrage, with critics alleging that the senator issued a threat against members of the Accord Party.
The controversy has intensified concerns over political tensions in Osun as voters prepare to elect their next governor.
Calls for the senator’s immediate arrest have emerged from Nigerians who believe security agencies must respond firmly to any statement capable of threatening public safety or escalating electoral violence.
The incident has also renewed debate over the conduct of political leaders during Nigeria’s election season, particularly when tensions between rival parties are already high.
Those demanding action want the police to investigate the video, establish exactly what was said and determine whether the senator’s remarks violated any law.
With the election only days away, attention is now turning to the security agencies and political leaders to prevent inflammatory rhetoric from turning into confrontation on the streets.
The controversy surrounding Fadahunsi has added another layer of tension to an already closely watched Osun election, placing renewed focus on the ability of authorities to guarantee a peaceful and credible vote.
