Afrobeats star Davido has raised concerns over the August 15 Osun governorship election and warned that he would seek the intervention of US President Donald Trump if anything goes wrong.
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the forthcoming Osun State governorship election.
Davido said he would involve United States President Donald Trump if anything went wrong during the election.
The warning comes ahead of the August 15 governorship poll, which has attracted heightened political attention amid competing claims and accusations among political actors.
Davido, who is from Osun State, has repeatedly spoken about political developments in the state and the need for a credible electoral process.
OSUN ELECTION UNDER SPOTLIGHT
The governorship contest has intensified political activity across Osun as the major parties campaign for support ahead of the election.
The state has also witnessed heightened security preparations, with the Nigeria Police Force announcing the deployment of thousands of personnel ahead of the poll.
Concerns over electoral interference, violence and vote-buying have featured prominently in the build-up to the election.
DAVIDO’S WARNING
Davido’s latest statement places his voice among those calling for a credible and peaceful election in the state.
His reference to US President Donald Trump adds an international dimension to the warning, although it remains a political statement rather than an indication of any confirmed intervention by the US government.
The singer’s intervention is likely to attract further public attention because of his large following and his connection to Osun State.
WHY IT MATTERS
The August 15 election is expected to be closely watched as the incumbent administration seeks another mandate while opposition parties campaign to take control of the state.
With political tensions rising, calls for a free, fair and credible election have become central to public discussion.