Amnesty International Nigeria has called for an urgent investigation into alleged remarks attributed to Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of the Osun State governorship election.

The organisation made the call in a statement on Saturday, saying allegations of incitement to violence required prompt action from the relevant authorities.

Amnesty urged the authorities to conduct a prompt, impartial and thorough investigation into the reported remarks and ensure accountability if evidence establishes that a criminal offence was committed.

The organisation stressed that political disagreements should not be allowed to result in violence, saying, “Political differences must never become a justification for violence.”

Amnesty also urged members of the public to support its petition calling for an investigation and appropriate action against the senator if the allegations are substantiated.

The call came as voting continued across Osun State amid heightened concerns over political tensions and the need for all parties and their supporters to maintain peace during the election.