Youths and concerned residents of Osun East Senatorial District have commenced moves to recall Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi from the National Assembly over an alleged inciting statement linked to the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
The development followed a peaceful protest organised by the Coalition of Osun East Youths and Concerned Citizens in Ilesa, Osun State, on Wednesday.
The protesters, who carried placards with various inscriptions, assembled at the Enuwa Roundabout and marched through Isokun and the Ilesa Market Square before ending the procession at the entrance of the Owa-Obokun Palace. 
The group accused Fadahunsi of making an alleged inflammatory statement during the election period and demanded accountability over what they described as conduct capable of heightening political tension in the district.
Beyond the allegation, the protesters also criticised the senator’s performance in office, claiming that he had failed to adequately represent the interests and aspirations of constituents in Osun East.
However, Fadahunsi has denied making the statement attributed to him in a viral video.
The senator previously alleged that the video, which circulated during a protest by members of the All Progressives Congress over alleged attacks on party supporters, had been manipulated and deliberately circulated to damage his reputation.
Speaking during Wednesday’s protest, one of the organisers, Olorunfemi Olatunji, said the demonstration marked the beginning of efforts to remove Fadahunsi through the constitutional recall process.
According to him, the group has already submitted a petition and is preparing to take the necessary legal and constitutional steps, including travelling to Abuja to advance the process.
Olatunji said the senator’s alleged poor representation, coupled with his conduct during the 2026 governorship election campaign, had deepened dissatisfaction among constituents.
He said the protesters would continue with the recall process and pursue all required procedures under the law.
The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria in Osun State, Akinbode Olakolupo, also expressed support for calls for action against the senator.
Olakolupo urged relevant authorities to investigate allegations surrounding incitement, threats, killings and other acts of political violence reportedly associated with the election period.
He further called on security agencies to intensify efforts to recover illegal firearms allegedly being used by political thugs and criminals across the state.
The recall bid is expected to face the constitutional procedures governing the removal of elected lawmakers, including the collection and verification of signatures from registered voters in the affected senatorial district.
