The faction described the statement as “uncivilised and appalling,” expressing concern that such rhetoric could further escalate tension ahead of the Osun State governorship election. According to them, Fadahunsi’s alleged comment was not an isolated incident but part of what it described as a pattern of “warlike rhetoric” associated with the ruling APC. It recalled remarks previously attributed to the APC’s presidential candidate, including that “political power is not going to be served in a restaurant,” alongside the call to “fight for it, grab it, and run with it.” It therefore demanded a transparent investigation into the alleged Fadahunsi statement and other threats capable of undermining peaceful, free and credible elections in Osun State. The statement comes amid heightened political activities surrounding the Osun governorship election and growing concerns over inflammatory rhetoric ahead of the 2027 general elections.