Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has issued a dramatic warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, threatening to involve United States President Donald Trump if anything goes wrong in the upcoming Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026. The singer, who has been actively campaigning for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke's re-election bid, made the remarks during a live session with comedian Carter Efe on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The statement has since gone viral, drawing sharp reactions from Nigerians across social media and political circles.
In the clip that surfaced online, Davido did not mince words about the integrity of the forthcoming poll. He declared that he would not remain silent if the electoral process is compromised, insisting that any attempt to manipulate the outcome would force him to take his grievances to the international stage. "I will involve Trump if anything goes wrong in the Osun election," Davido said, directing the warning at President Tinubu. The singer further stated that he would publicly tag the US President and personally travel to the White House to demand a free and fair electoral process if the vote is rigged.
The Osun State governorship election is scheduled for August 15, 2026, and has been marked by heightened political tension, with major political parties trading accusations over alleged plans to influence the outcome. Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term on the platform of the Accord Party, has faced a stiff challenge from the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. Davido, who serves as the Chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Mobilisation Team supporting his uncle's re-election, has been at the forefront of efforts to rally young voters and ensure a transparent electoral process.
The singer's threat to involve the US President comes just days after he appealed to an unnamed politician from Imo State—widely believed to be Governor Hope Uzodimma—to allow the people of Osun to freely choose their next governor without external interference. Davido had urged the politician to promote peace and allow the electorate to decide the outcome of the poll. However, Governor Uzodimma's aide, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, dismissed Davido's appeal as misplaced, arguing that the singer's family connection to Imo State did not justify directing the appeal at the governor. In a biting response, Uzodimma advised Davido to focus on helping his uncle prepare for life after office rather than making emotional appeals to politicians.
The exchange between Davido and Uzodimma has further heightened political tensions in Osun State, where the ruling Accord Party and the opposition APC have traded accusations of violence, intimidation, and electoral manipulation. Davido's latest warning to President Tinubu has drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some praising the singer for speaking out against electoral malpractice, while others questioned the logic of involving the American president in a state-level Nigerian election. One social media user commented: "Davido for this one I no follow o. Nothing wey Trump wan do." Another wrote: "Now it has affected you directly and you want to speak up and start calling Trump."
The Osun State governorship election is considered one of the most consequential off-cycle polls in Nigeria's electoral calendar, with political observers closely watching the conduct of the election as a precursor to the 2027 general elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured residents that the election will be free and fair, but the allegations of violence and intimidation have raised concerns about the security of the electoral process. As the August 15 poll draws nearer, Davido's warning to President Tinubu has added a new and dramatic dimension to an already charged political atmosphere, underscoring the high stakes of the election and the determination of stakeholders to ensure a credible outcome.
📩 Stone Reporters News | 🌍 stonereportersnews.com
✉️ info@stonereportersnews.com | 📘 Facebook: Stone Reporters News | 🐦 X (Twitter): @StoneReportNew | 📸 Instagram: @stonereportersnews
Add comment
Comments