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NHRC seeks arrest, suspension of Osun senator over death threat remarks
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday called for the suspension and arrest of the senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, for issuing death threats to members of the Accord Party found in Ilesa ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election.
Fadahunsi’s threatOn Tuesday, Mr Fadahunsi, speaking in the Yoruba language, threatened members of the Accord Party in a viral video.
However, Mr Fadahunsi subsequently walked back his statement, saying he did not literally called for the killing of the rival Accord Party members.
This latest incident adds to the growing security concern surrounding the Osun State governorship election slated for 15 August.
Nigerian singer David “Davido” Adeleke also appealed to US President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the forthcoming Osun State governorship election.