World Cup: Obi speaks on Davido’s ‘Bring Them Home’ outfit

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, has lauded Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, for leveraging his global platform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert to draw attention to Nigeria’s security challenges.

During his headline performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert in Los Angeles, Davido staged a powerful, emotional advocacy demonstration that captured worldwide attention.

Davido performed wearing a bespoke black leather jacket emblazoned with “BRING THEM HOME” on the back.

The front of the jacket featured green buttons tracking the names of 39 schoolchildren and 7 teachers recently abducted by bandits from the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Names of those still held captive were marked in white, while victims confirmed dead were marked in heartbreaking red.

Reacting in a statement shared via his official social media handles, Obi described the singer’s actions as an act of patriotism that transcended mere entertainment to demand crucial international scrutiny.

“Davido’s impactful gesture in drawing global attention to Nigeria’s security challenges warrants commendation.

“He prominently displayed the names of schoolchildren who had been held captive for an extended period, advocating for their safe return.

“By utilizing his international platform, Davido effectively highlighted Nigeria’s security crisis, transcending mere entertainment,” Obi wrote.

The former Anambra State governor added that the state of insecurity across the federation merits urgent international scrutiny, especially given what he described as the government’s inability to address the situation.

He also reflected on Nigeria’s absence from the FIFA World Cup and what he described as the need for stronger leadership to harness the country’s human potential.

According to him, Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the tournament is not due to lack of talent but to insufficient structures and leadership needed to develop sporting and youth potential.

He noted that the presence of Nigerian performers at the global tournament, as well as Nigerian-born players representing other countries, underscores the country’s untapped human resources.

Obi stressed the need for deliberate efforts by political leaders to create an enabling environment that allows young Nigerians to thrive in sports and other fields.

He added that while Nigeria continues to face security challenges, there remains hope for improvement if the right policies and leadership commitments are put in place.