A Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has directed the police to investigate Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged comments calling for the killing of members of the Accord Party.
The court, presided over by Magistrate Farida Ibrahim, directed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7, Abuja, to investigate the complaint and submit its findings within two weeks.
The directive was contained in a letter dated August 13, 2026, and signed by the Registrar of the court, Abdulraham Yusuf. The letter was issued pursuant to Section 89(5) of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, and attached a copy of the criminal complaint for necessary action.
The complaint was filed by Pelumi Olajengbesi, campaign spokesman for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, following a viral video in which Fadahunsi was allegedly heard making comments that encouraged violence against members and supporters of the Accord Party ahead of the August 15 governorship election.
The development comes amid heightened political tension in Osun State as parties intensify campaigns ahead of Saturday’s election. Olajengbesi has also threatened legal action against the senator over separate allegations he described as defamatory.
In a letter dated August 12, Olajengbesi’s lawyer, Hammed Lasisi, demanded that Fadahunsi retract alleged statements made during television interviews in which he accused Olajengbesi of sponsoring thugs and members of the Eiye and Aye cult groups.
Olajengbesi denied the allegations and demanded an apology, with his lawyer warning that failure to comply could result in a N10 billion lawsuit for defamation and injurious falsehood.
