The Accord Party has appealed to the European Union to intervene in the escalating political tension in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, citing alleged attacks, arrests and intimidation of its members.
The party, in a letter dated August 12, 2026 and signed by its National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, and addressed to the EU Ambassador and Head of Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Migot, urged the EU to use its diplomatic influence to promote a free, fair, credible and peaceful election.
The appeal followed the party’s concerns over alleged political violence in the state, including a viral video in which Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi, was reported to have called for Accord members to be killed, a comment he latter denied.
Accord party said the alleged statement had heightened fears among its members and supporters ahead of the election.
The party said, “Accord is deeply concerned about reports of political violence, intimidation, arrests, harassment and deployment of State institutions and security agencies in ways that have heightened political tension and generated considerable apprehension among political actors and citizens in the State.
