Punch Newspapers19 May 2026
Incumbent senator loses Osun APC senatorial ticketFF
Fadahunsi Adenigba Francis
2
Elections
2
Wins
1
Party
Born12 July 1952 (age 74)
StateOsun →
GenderMale
BirthplaceOgun State
OccupationPolitician
QualificationFSLC WAEC BSC, MPA
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Fadahunsi Adenigba Francis is a Nigerian politician from Osun. They have contested 2 elections (2 wins) across 1 party. Most recent: 2023 Nigerian Senate Elections as Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate.
Political Career
Biography
Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba (born 12 July 1952) is a retired customs officer and a Nigerian senator representing Osun East constituency in the National Assembly's House of Senate.
He was born in Ilase-Ijesa in Osun State on 12 July 1952 to Late Chief Israel Adekunbi Fadahunsi and Chief (Mrs.) Emily Fadahunsi, both indigenes of Ilase-Ijesa.
Fadahunsi received his primary education in Saint Paul's Anglican Primary School, Ilase-Ijesa and then proceeded to have his secondary education at Abebeyin Anglican Modern School, Atakumosa West Local Government Area in 1964.
Party Positions
Policy positions from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s manifesto.
Anti-corruption
PDP commits to strengthening anti-corruption institutions (EFCC & ICPC) and enforcing transparency reforms, including asset declaration laws and removal of immunity clauses for public officials.
Education
Ensure free education up to Junior Secondary School (JSS1) level and commit to revamping tertiary education.
Energy
PDP pledges to eliminate gas flaring, enforce air pollution regulations, complete deregulation of downstream petroleum sector, and lay gas pipelines nationwide for industrial use.
Environment & Climate
Commits to reclaiming and rehabilitating land devastated by desertification and soil erosion through afforestation in affected areas.
Healthcare
Provide free medical services for pregnant women and children under five years, rehabilitate health facilities in each LGA, and support local production of essential drugs.
Infrastructure
Accelerate the completion of key rail projects, including standard gauge rail lines between Lagos and Kano (Phase 1) and Port Harcourt to Jos (Phase 2), by privatizing or concessioning the Nigerian Railway Corporation to private operators.
Reliefs and scholarships
Introduce a service compact (SERVICOM) aimed at improving governance through enhanced engagement with the public sector.
Security & Defense
PDP plans to refine recruitment methods, retrain personnel, improve logistics, and strengthen early warning systems for police reform.
Technology & Digital
Will establish internet/computer learning centers in all LGAs, provide computers for secondary schools, and enforce local content policy for telecom equipment.
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In The News
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