By Kingston Magare 5.8.2026
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, Wednesday called for restrain from candidates and their supporters as the count down to the August 15 Osun State governorship continues.
Davido who was speaking at a media chat in Osogbo said there must be no violence and the votes of the people must count.
“Dear contestants in the Osun State governorship election, this is your opportunity to seek the mandate of the people, but political opportunities come and go. Whatever the outcome, please do not allow political ambition to put the lives and future of Osun people at risk.
“I appeal to you, your supporters and your party structures to allow the people to come out freely and peacefully to vote for the candidate of their choice.
“If they choose you, let your victory come through their votes. If they choose someone else, let their decision be respected,” he said.
He called for calm amidst the arrest and intimidation of government officials.
“I understand the tension and emotions surrounding this election, but I urge everyone to remain calm. No political ambition, disagreement or election is worth the life of any Osun son or daughter. Let us reject violence, intimidation, provocation and destruction.
“To every eligible voter in Osun, come out and exercise your right to vote. Do not be afraid or intimidated. Your vote is your voice, and your choice must be respected,” he added.
Davido called on the All-Progressive Congress who are bent to unseat his uncle Ademola Adeleke to toe the line of peace and promote credible elections against the background of reports the APC is all out to win in the state.
“I have heard rumours suggesting there are moves to interfere in the Osun election or use the state as a political battleground to prove a point. I do not present these claims as facts, but I appeal to the APC campaign council headed by governor Hope Uzodinma to promote peace and allow the people of Osun to choose their candidate freely.
“We have mutual connections, and I have a deep personal connection to Imo State because my wife, Chioma, is from the state. Please, let Osun remain peaceful, allow democracy to take its course and let the people decide,” he said.
“Politics is temporary, but Osun will remain. No political victory is worth violence, destruction or the loss of a single life.
“To everyone in Osun, please come out, vote peacefully, reject intimidation and let your voice be heard.
“Osun is ours, the future is ours and let peace lead the way.”
Davido and governor Ademola Adeleke