Afrobeats star Davido has called on United States President Donald Trump and the international community to pay attention to the upcoming Osun State governorship election.
Davido made the appeal in a statement shared on Tuesday, August 11, expressing concern over the possibility of violence, intimidation and disruption as the state prepares to vote on August 15.
Addressing Trump directly in a statement posted on his page, Davido wrote:
“President Donald Trump, I am calling your attention to the situation in Osun State, Nigeria, as we approach the election.”
He said there were growing concerns about tension surrounding the election and urged authorities to protect voters and ensure that the democratic process is not disrupted.
“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”, he stated.
Davido also called on the United States and the international community to monitor the election closely.
“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”, the singer noted.
The singer, whose uncle Ademola Adeleke is the incumbent Osun State governor and is seeking re-election, concluded his appeal with a call for a peaceful and credible election.
“We do not want bloodshed. We do not want intimidation. We want peace, transparency, and a free and fair election”, he wrote.
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