Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has appealed to US President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor the August 15 governorship election in Osun State.
Davido, whose uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is seeking re-election, made the appeal in a statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday, as an election town hall organised by Arise Television was underway.
The singer said growing concerns over possible violence, intimidation and disruption of the electoral process 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.
Davido 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.
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