Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has threatened to involve United States President Donald Trump if anything goes wrong with the forthcoming Osun State governorship election.
Davido made the statement during a livestream hosted by Carter Efe, while speaking about his plans to venture into politics and his concerns about Nigeria’s electoral system.
The singer said he would only go into politics when there is transparency in the electoral process, insisting that he is confident of winning any election conducted freely and fairly.
“Until there’s transparency, then I can go ahead with politics because nobody can beat me in any election. If there’s a free and fair election, let everybody come out to vote, I will win. But because of the system, there’s no transparency; they write the results.”
Speaking specifically about the Osun election, Davido said he was watching to see how the process would unfold.
“I want to see what they are going to do in Osun. We are waiting.”
He then said he would seek Trump’s intervention if he was dissatisfied with the conduct of the election, stating that he was prepared to take the matter to the White House.
“I’ll tag Trump, I’ll call Trump, everybody. If they still don’t see anything, I’ll go in front of the White House and say, ‘Help us.’ They think it’s a joke.
“Trump will just say, ‘I think there’s a Nigerian artiste sending me a message. Don’t worry, my message will be delivered.’”
Davido concluded by warning those involved in the election to leave Osun alone.
“Leave Osun alone oo, Leave it.”
His comments have since sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some Nigerians supporting his interest in the election while others mocked his plan to involve the US president.
Ogunsola Idris Abolore wrote, “Whenever i see Davido, i remember Edo adage that says “Who dey purge no dey do doggy””
Desmond Obomanu asked, “How about Russian president?”
Chinedu Lucky Obioha wrote, “Trump that Renewed his Campaign by banning any form of coming into America, to give Birth, for Citizenship, especially Nigeria…
Trump go look your side so??”
Heart Anthony commented, “Please ooo Trump may order Military base in Osun State, but no need fighting Agbero with Military, no need just give them.”
Aniebiet Etim wrote, “Davido support his uncle no problems
Seyi support his papa na wahala”
Franklin Ko reacted, “E pain you abi? Don’t worry, city boys movement will fix it”
Geoffrey Wins said, “Omo e com be like say this 2027 election go tough ooo”
Cj Oj wrote, “Funny enough he will be heard.”
Okirika commented, “Bcoz it concerns your uncle.”
Kem Francis reacted, “Oshay… Senate minority leader of the US Congress. Wehdone sir”
