Davido calls on Trump, international community to monitor Osun election

Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has appealed to the United States President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the upcoming Osun State governorship election.

Davido made the appeal in a statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday

His uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is seeking re-election in the poll scheduled for Saturday, August 15, 2026.

In his post, Davido cited growing pre-election tension, potential violence, voter intimidation, and electoral disruption had made international attention necessary.

“A CALL FOR ATTENTION TO PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP,” Davido wrote.

He urged Trump and the international community to pay close attention to the election and encourage Nigerian authorities to protect voters and ensure that their votes count.

“Osun people deserve to exercise their constitutional right to vote freely, peacefully, and without fear,” he said.

The singer expressed concern about the possibility of violence during the poll, appealing for measures to prevent bloodshed and intimidation.

“We do not want bloodshed. We do not want intimidation. We want peace, transparency, and a free and fair election,” he said.

He also called on relevant authorities to ensure that the electoral process was conducted peacefully and transparently.

“I appeal to the United States and the international community to pay close attention to the election and encourage all relevant authorities to ensure that every voter is protected and every vote is respected,” Davido said.

The singer’s appeal comes ahead of Saturday’s election, in which incumbent Governor Adeleke is seeking another term amid a contest involving candidates from various political parties.

The Osun governorship election has generated heightened political activity, with candidates and their supporters campaigning across the state ahead of the poll.

Davido concluded his appeal by tagging Trump and reiterating his call for a peaceful electoral process.

“We do not want bloodshed. We do not want intimidation. We want peace, transparency, and a free and fair election,” he said.

𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖/𝕨𝕒𝕥𝕔𝕙 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕧𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕠 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖