Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called on United States President Donald Trump to pay attention to the forthcoming Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2025.
Davido made the appeal in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, expressing concerns over rising tensions and the possibility of violence, intimidation and disruption of the democratic process ahead of the poll.
The post reads in full:
“A CALL FOR ATTENTION TO PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP
“President Donald Trump, I am calling your attention to the situation in Osun State, Nigeria, as we approach the election.
“There are growing concerns about tension and the possibility of violence, intimidation, or disruption of the democratic process. Osun people deserve to exercise their constitutional right to vote freely, peacefully, and without fear.
“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.
“We do not want bloodshed. We do not want intimidation. We want peace, transparency, and a free and fair election. @realDonaldTrump.”
Nigerian Newssphere reports that there has been pre-election violence in Osun State in the build-up to the election this Saturday.
Adeleke, Davido’s uncle, is seeking re-election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, as his major contender.
