Davido urges peaceful credible election ahead of Osun vote

Afrobeats superstar Davido has appealed for a peaceful and credible election in Osun State, calling on candidates and their supporters to respect the will of the electorate. The singer, born David Adeleke, made the appeal during a press conference in Osogbo on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, ahead of the state's governorship election scheduled for August 15.

Addressing the candidates directly, Davido urged them not to let political ambition endanger lives or destabilize the state. He called on political leaders and their supporters to avoid actions that could heighten tension and encouraged eligible voters to turn out peacefully. He stressed that every vote should count and that the people's choice must be respected regardless of the outcome. Davido is the nephew of incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term under the Accord Party banner.

In his remarks, Davido also directed an appeal to Hope Uzodimma, the Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the All Progressives Congress National Campaign Council. He referenced rumors of possible interference in the Osun election, clarifying he was not presenting them as established facts, but urged Uzodimma to use his...