Osun Poll: Dangote, Akpabio called me to delete tweets — Davido

Afrobeats musician Davido has revealed that prominent political figures and business tycoons, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and billionaire Aliko Dangote, contacted him to delete his tweets during the Osun State gubernatorial election. The star of X (formerly Twitter), speaking on News Central TV, stated that he refused their requests, maintaining that he would not delete any posts until the official announcement from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

According to Davido, political opponents amassed over ₦110 billion to influence the election outcome, claiming that if they had succeeded, Nigeria's democratic future would be jeopardized. He emphasized that his team's strategy during the election was to rely solely on public support and vigilant voter participation, rather than financial incentives at polling stations.

The musician described the intense pressure experienced, including threats from those attempting to seize ballots, and highlighted the exhaustion of the Osun people. Despite the numerous calls to delete his tweets, which tracked polling results and highlighted delays, Davido insisted on keeping them up, citing his uncle's support as evidence of the election's legitimacy.

He expressed satisfaction with his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke's victory, attributing it to the power of popular support over financial and political influence. Davido's family has a long history in Osun politics, with his late uncle Senator Isiaka Adeleke serving as the first civilian governor in 1992 and his current uncle, Ademola Adeleke, as the state's governor.