Davido seeks Trump’s attention as Osun votes on Saturday

Harry Archie August 11, 2026

Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on US President Donald Trump and the international community to closely watch 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.

He said concerns about possible violence, intimidation and disruption of the election had made international attention important.

“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 also expressed concern about possible violence during the election and called for steps 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 urged relevant authorities to ensure that the election is 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,” he said.

The singer’s appeal comes ahead of Saturday’s election, in which Governor Adeleke is seeking another term against candidates from other political parties.

The election has attracted increased political activity, with candidates and their supporters campaigning across the state ahead of the poll.

Davido ended his appeal by tagging Trump and repeating his call for a peaceful election.

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