Osun Election: Lawyer demands prosecution of Fadahunsi over alleged call to kill Accord supporters

Mr Effiong’s demand followed the senator representing Osun East Senatorial District honoring a police invitation on Wednesday regarding a viral video in which he allegedly asked All Progressives Congress (APC) supporters to “kill” members of the rival Accord Party.” PREMIUM TIMES had reported that the National Human Rights Commission called for the arrest and suspension of the senator over the death threat remarks Effiong demands prosecution In a statement posted on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday, Mr Effiong said the alleged statement was particularly dangerous because it was made at a time of heightened political tension in Osun.

READ ALSO: NHRC seeks arrest, suspension of Osun senator over death threat remarks “Such inaction will not only undermine public confidence in the impartiality and integrity of the Nigeria Police Force, but may also embolden political actors and their supporters to resort to threats, intimidation and violence as tools of political engagement,” he said.