Osun Poll: Dangote, Akpabio called me to delete tweets — Davido

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, disclosed that prominent political and business figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and billionaire Aliko Dangote, contacted him to remove his social media updates during the Osun State governorship election. The singer detailed the behind-the-scenes pressure he faced while monitoring the vote.

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I just confirmed today. They spent N110 billion. I’m coming from somewhere where we had an insider who was sending us… If you see the cash these people brought in. If they had gotten away with that election, Nigeria is finished. Because the blueprint for election will now be violence and money.

Davido alleged that political opponents deployed substantial financial resources, estimating over ₦110 billion in cash, to influence the election's outcome. He warned that if such tactics had succeeded, it would have set a dangerous precedent for future elections in Nigeria, characterized by violence and monetary manipulation. In contrast, Davido asserted that his team, supporting his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke, relied solely on public support and voter vigilance, refusing to spend money on election day.

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We didn’t spend a dime on election day. All we could do was just pray that these people take their money and vote for us.

He recounted instances where locals actively resisted attempts to seize ballot boxes, highlighting the people's determination. Regarding the high-profile calls he received as results were being tallied, Davido stated he refused to delete his posts on X (formerly Twitter), where he was tracking polling unit results and reporting delays. He explained his refusal by noting the opposition's actions against his uncle and his commitment to transparency until the official INEC announcement.

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I heard the Senate President was trying to call the collation centre… They were calling me to delete. I said sorry o. You guys have literally just gone against my uncle… I can’t delete anything. Uncle Aliko called me too. I said, “Uncle, I’m not deleting until the INEC announcement.”

Davido presented his uncle's victory as proof of the populace's power over financial and political leverage. He suggested that Governor Adeleke's success should serve as an example for other government officials, demonstrating that aligning with the people ensures their support. Davido's deep connection to Osun politics stems from his family's political legacy in the state.

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My uncle should be an example to all other government officials and governors. When you stand by the people, the people will stand by you.