Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has lashed out at former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmed over his comments on the forthcoming Osun State governorship election.
The exchange began after Davido shared a post on X celebrating a telephone conversation between President Bola Tinubu and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.
In the post, the singer revealed that he was present during the phone call, describing the moment as one in which he “witnessed history.”
The Davido Bashir Ahmed feud escalated after Bashir Ahmed reacted to the post, saying he had bookmarked Davido’s message and expressing confidence that the singer would return to the platform to lament the outcome of the August 15 governorship election.
Ahmed’s comment triggered a sharp response from Davido, further intensifying the ongoing war of words between the two on social media.
The Davido Bashir Ahmed feud comes amid heightened political tension ahead of the Osun governorship election, with both men frequently exchanging opposing views on developments surrounding the poll.
Their latest exchange has since generated widespread reactions on X, with supporters of both sides weighing in on the controversy.
In the post, Davido said he was present during the phone conversation, adding that he “witnessed history.”
Reacting to the post, Bashir Ahmad said he was bookmarking Davido’s post, expressing confidence that the singer would return to X to lament the outcome of the August 15 governorship election.
“This tweet is bookmarked. It will serve as a reference for future events. I know you will come back here to lament if the August 15 results don’t go your way,” Bashir wrote.
However, Davido responded with another remark, mocking Bashir’s performance in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election.
“You got 16 votes, bro, in the primaries. STFU,” the singer wrote.
In another post, Davido accused the former aide of failing to change the lives of people in his community despite serving for eight years in the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
“You measure success by one award. I measure it by sold-out arenas, billions of streams, global influence, and people singing my songs across continents.
“You had government backing and still couldn’t convince enough people to back you in your small constituency. You’re a small boy who came into politics by accident.
“You spent 8yrs with the ex-president and couldn’t make a change in your poverty-stricken community.
“We all have different trophies, Bashir. I’ll keep inspiring the young ones and generations to come while you wait for the next government job to get crumbs,” Davido wrote.
BACKSTORY:
Davido has been actively involved in campaigning for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. In recent weeks, the singer has repeatedly called for a free, fair, and credible election while publicly criticising actions he believes could undermine the electoral process.
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmed has also been vocal on social media, often defending the Federal Government and responding to Davido’s political comments. Their exchanges have intensified amid controversies surrounding the Osun election, including disputes involving the EFCC, allegations of political intimidation, and broader debates over the conduct of the forthcoming poll.
The latest disagreement followed Davido’s revelation that he witnessed a telephone conversation between President Tinubu and Governor Adeleke, a post that prompted Bashir Ahmed’s reaction and reignited their ongoing online feud.
