Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has appealed to United States President Donald Trump to closely monitor the forthcoming Osun State governorship election amid concerns over possible tension and violence.
Davido, whose uncle, Ademola Adeleke, is the incumbent governor of Osun State, made the appeal in a statement shared on his X account.
The singer expressed concern about the possibility of voter intimidation, violence and other forms of disruption that could undermine the electoral process. He called on the United States and the international community to pay close attention to developments in Osun State as residents prepare to cast their ballots.
According to Davido, the people of Osun State should be able to exercise their constitutional right to vote freely and without fear.
He also urged relevant authorities to take necessary steps to protect voters and ensure that every vote is counted and respected, stressing the importance of a peaceful, transparent and credible election.
In his message directed at Trump, Davido said:
“President Donald Trump, I am calling your attention to the situation in Osun State, Nigeria, as we approach the election. There are growing concerns about tension and the possibility of violence, intimidation, or disruption of the democratic process.
“Osun people deserve to exercise their constitutional right to vote freely, peacefully, and without fear.
“I appeal to the United States and the international community to pay close attention to the election and encourage all relevant authorities to ensure that every voter is protected and every vote is respected.
“We do not want bloodshed. We do not want intimidation. We want peace, transparency, and a free and fair election.”
Davido’s appeal comes as attention builds around the Osun governorship election, with stakeholders expected to work toward maintaining peace and protecting the integrity of the electoral process.
