Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has waded into the heated aftermath of the Osun State governorship election, directly appealing to lawmaker James Faleke to back off and let the people’s choice stand. The election, held on August 15, is still in the thick of result collation, and tensions are running high.
In a blunt post on his X account on Saturday, the Afrobeat icon—who happens to be the nephew of Governor Ademola Adeleke—did not mince words. He accused unnamed forces of trying to tilt the electoral scales and demanded that the voters’ mandate be respected without interference.
Davido’s message was aimed squarely at Faleke, a member of the House of Representatives. He urged the politician to stop meddling with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and let the collation process proceed without external pressure. His words were stark: “James Faleke, stop putting pressure on INEC to change Osun election result. Respect the wishes of Osun people. We don’t want Oyetola and AMBO.”
The timing is critical. As results from local government areas trickle in, political watchers across the country are glued to the unfolding drama. The Osun contest has quickly become a litmus test for Nigeria’s electoral integrity, with many viewing it as a preview of what to expect ahead of the 2027 general elections.
For now, Davido’s intervention adds a powerful voice to the growing clamour for a transparent outcome. Whether it will sway the powers that be remains to be seen, but his message is clear: the people have spoken, and their voice should not be drowned out.
