Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has warned that he would seek the attention of United States President Donald Trump if anything goes wrong during the forthcoming Osun State governorship election.
Davido made the remark during a live session with comedian Carter Efe, where he stressed the need for a free, fair, and credible electoral process.
The Davido Osun election warning came as the singer insisted he would not remain silent if the integrity of the election was compromised.
“I will involve Trump if anything goes wrong in the Osun election,” Davido said.
The award-winning singer added that he would draw international attention to any alleged irregularities surrounding the poll.
The Davido Osun election warning comes ahead of the August 15 governorship election, in which the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, who is also Davido’s uncle, is seeking a second term in office.
Davido has been actively participating in the governor’s campaign and has repeatedly called on the relevant authorities to ensure the election is conducted in a transparent, peaceful, and credible manner.
BACKSTORY:
The August 15 Osun State governorship election has attracted significant political attention, with Governor Ademola Adeleke seeking re-election amid heightened tensions between the ruling party in the state and the opposition.
In the weeks leading up to the election, there have been allegations and counter-allegations involving security operations, the freezing of Osun State Government accounts by the EFCC, and claims of political intimidation. Opposition parties and the state government have raised concerns about the conduct of the election, while the Federal Government and security agencies have maintained their commitment to ensuring a peaceful process.
Davido, whose uncle is Governor Ademola Adeleke, has been one of the most prominent celebrity campaigners for the governor. Through rallies and social media, the singer has repeatedly urged authorities to guarantee a free, fair, and credible election, making his latest remarks the latest in a series of public interventions ahead of the poll.
