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Osun Election: Davido Urges Trump To Monitor Poll Amid Violence Fears
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.
According to him, residents of Osun State should be allowed to exercise their constitutional right to vote freely and peacefully without fear or intimidation.
“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 and ensure that their votes are respected.
“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,” he said.
The singer stressed the need for a peaceful electoral process, saying the people of the state did not want bloodshed or intimidation.
“We do not want bloodshed. We do not want intimidation. We want peace, transparency, and a free and fair election,” Davido said.
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