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I Can’t Influence INEC, Face Your Music, Faleke Replies Davido
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I Can’t Influence INEC, Face Your Music, Faleke Replies Davido

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nigerian singer Davido accused politician James Faleke of pressuring the electoral commission over the Osun governorship election results.
  • Faleke denied the accusation, stating his presence was to support his party's candidate and that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot be influenced.
  • Faleke congratulated the declared winner, Governor Ademola Adeleke, and commended his party's candidate for sportsmanship, while praising Nigeria's democratic process.

James Faleke, the Representative for Ikeja Federal Constituency, has refuted claims that he attempted to influence the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the Osun State governorship election outcome. Faleke, a supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, made his clarification in response to comments by Nigerian singer Davido.

Hon. James Faleke, stop putting pressure on INEC to change Osun election result. Respect the wishes of Osun people. We don’t want Oyetola and AMBO.

— DavidoAccusing Faleke of attempting to influence the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the Osun State governorship election result collation.

Davido had publicly accused Faleke of pressuring INEC to alter the election results, urging him to respect the will of the Osun people. Faleke responded by stating his role was solely to support his party's candidate, contrasting it with Davido's support for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, who ran under the Accord Party.

I came to Osun to support my party's candidate, while you supported your uncle's party (Accord). INEC is a body that can't be influenced by me or anyone else.

— James FalekeResponding to Davido's accusations and clarifying his role in the election.

"INEC is a body that can’t be influenced by me or anyone else," Faleke stated. "I have never influenced or rigged before and I don’t plan to start now. Face your music while we face our politics."

I have never influenced or rigged before and I don’t plan to start now. Face your music while we face our politics.

— James FalekeFurther emphasizing his denial of influencing the election and drawing a distinction between their respective roles.

Following INEC's declaration of Governor Adeleke as the winner, Faleke extended congratulations to the governor on his re-election. He also acknowledged the APC candidate's performance and sportsmanship. Faleke further commented on the election, describing it as a testament to Nigeria's vibrant democracy and commending President Bola Tinubu's administration for its commitment to democratic values. He also praised INEC and security agencies for their roles in ensuring a peaceful process.

I would also like to congratulate the Governor and candidate of the Accord Party, Governor Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke, on his re-election as Governor of Osun State. I wish him a successful tenure and urge him to continue to work for the peace, progress, and development of the state.

— James FalekeCongratulating the declared winner of the Osun State governorship election.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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