Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on United States President Donald Trump to pay attention to the situation in Osun State ahead of the upcoming governorship election, citing concerns over tension and possible violence.
In a post on X on Tuesday addressed to Trump, Davido drew the US president’s attention to developments in Osun State as the state prepares for the election.
The singer expressed concerns over growing tension and the possibility of violence, intimidation or disruption of the democratic process, stressing that residents of Osun State deserve to exercise their constitutional right to vote freely, peacefully and without fear.
Davido appealed to the United States and the international community to pay close attention to the election and urged relevant authorities to ensure that every voter is protected and every vote is respected.
He stressed the need to prevent bloodshed and intimidation, while calling for peace, transparency and a free and fair election.
He wrote, “A CALL FOR ATTENTION TO PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
“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. @realDonaldTrump”