Davido asks Trump to monitor Osun poll
Singer Davido has appealed to US President Donald Trump to monitor the Osun State election amid concerns over possible violence and disruption.
Music star David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has appealed to United States President Donald Trump to pay close attention to the forthcoming Osun State election amid concerns over possible violence and disruption of the democratic process. Davido made the appeal in a post on X, urging Trump and the international community to monitor developments in the state as the election approaches.
Addressing the US president directly, the singer said, “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 and the possibility of violence, intimidation, or disruption of the democratic process” in the state.
“Osun people deserve to exercise their constitutional right to vote freely, peacefully, and without fear,” he said. Davido also called on the United States and the international community to closely monitor the election and encourage relevant authorities to protect voters.
Davido’s appeal to a foreign leader to monitor a Nigerian election is a significant intervention. It reflects the deep concern about the potential for violence in Osun. It also raises questions about the role of celebrities in political advocacy and the extent to which foreign intervention is appropriate.
This echoes the 2019 calls for international monitoring of Nigerian elections, which also saw celebrities and civil society groups appeal to foreign governments. The mechanism then was different, but the result was the same: a recognition that the electoral process is fragile.
The winners: the people of Osun, who may benefit from increased international attention; and Davido, who has used his platform to advocate for peace. The losers: those who might seek to disrupt the election; and the Nigerian government, which faces scrutiny.
Bottom Line: Davido has asked Trump to monitor the Osun election. The call reflects fears of violence. The question is whether international attention will deter electoral manipulation or be seen as interference.