‘Nobody can beat me in a free, fair election’, Davido

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, confidently asserted that he possesses the popularity to win any election in Nigeria, including the presidency, provided the process is free and fair.

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Nobody can beat me in any election, never! In a free and fair election, I can win presidential election in Nigeria.

Despite this confidence, Davido stated he has no immediate plans to venture into politics. He cited the lack of transparency and credibility in Nigeria's current electoral system as a major deterrent. During a recent livestream with content creator Carter Efe, the artist expressed his unwillingness to participate in a system he believes involves result manipulation.

"Nigeria wey dem dey write result? I no get time for all those ones. Because I no be all those ones wey you go cheat me, I go go sleep for house. I will do something to you if you cheat me," Davido remarked, emphasizing his stance against electoral malpractice.

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Nigeria wey dem dey write result? I no get time for all those ones. Because I no be all those ones wey you go cheat me, I go go sleep for house. I will do something to you if you cheat me.

He indicated that he would only consider contesting for public office once Nigeria's electoral process becomes transparent. Davido also mentioned he would be closely observing the upcoming Osun State governorship election. While acknowledging the deep political roots of the Adeleke family, Davido reiterated his commitment to his music career unless the electoral system undergoes significant reform.

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Let me just focus on my music until there is transparency, then I can go ahead and contest for elective positions.