Osun Poll: Akpabio, Dangote called me to take down my posts — Davido

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote contacted him to delete his social media updates during the Osun State governorship election.

Davido made the disclosure during an interview with News Central TV on Tuesday, while speaking about his involvement in monitoring the election and the pressure he allegedly faced as results were being collated.

The singer also alleged that political opponents deployed huge financial resources to influence the election, claiming that more than ₦110 billion was brought into Osun State.

«“I just confirmed today. They spent N110 billion. I’m coming from somewhere where we had an insider who was sending us… If you see the cash these people brought in. If they had gotten away with that election, Nigeria is finished. Because the blueprint for election will now be violence and money,” he said.»

Davido said his family’s political camp did not distribute money at polling units, but relied on voters and public support to secure victory for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke.

«“We didn’t spend a dime on election day. All we could do was just pray that these people take their money and vote for us,” he said.»

He further alleged that tensions rose at some polling locations as voters resisted attempts to interfere with the electoral process.

«“It got to a point where it was the Osun people that were beating the people that were trying to seize ballots. People are tired,” he added.»

‘I Refused to Delete My Posts’

Davido said he received calls from influential individuals while he was posting updates about the election on X, formerly known as Twitter.

According to him, he was asked to delete some of his posts, but he refused to do so until the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially announced the result.

«“I heard the Senate President was trying to call the collation centre… They were calling me to delete. I said sorry o. You guys have literally just gone against my uncle… I can’t delete anything.”»

He also claimed that Dangote contacted him during the period.

«“Uncle Aliko called me too. I said, ‘Uncle, I’m not deleting until the INEC announcement,’” he said.»

Davido said Adeleke’s victory showed that political leaders could overcome financial and political pressure when they maintained strong relationships with the electorate.

«“My uncle should be an example to all other government officials and governors. When you stand by the people, the people will stand by you,” he said.»

Davido has been closely involved in Osun politics because of his family ties to the state. His late uncle, Senator Isiaka Adeleke, was the first civilian governor of Osun State, while Ademola Adeleke, another uncle of the singer, is the incumbent governor.

Note: The claims about the alleged ₦110 billion expenditure and calls from Akpabio and Dangote are attributed to Davido and have not been independently established in the material provided.

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