{
  "id": 886186,
  "title": "Osun Election: I will be on ground before 7am – Davido replies online critics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/osun-election-i-will-be-on-ground-before-7am-davido-replies-online",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T16:16:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/14/osun-election-i-will-be-on-ground-before-7am-davido-replies-online-critics/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Afrobeats musician Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, addressed online doubts about his attendance at the upcoming Osun State election. The conversation began when a social media user named Dejiii queried Davido about his commitment to the electoral process, especially considering his position as chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund. Dejiii wondered whether Davido could cast his vote while residing in London. The statement read, “Wetin we get pass beef, na him be Osun Sports Trust Fund chairman and he barely says anything or does anything about the role. Didn’t step a foot in Osun since he got appointed, he only starts tweeting and shouting like a retard when his uncle’s election is on the line.” In response, Davido affirmed his plan to be present in Osun before 7am on election day, dismissing his critic's concerns. He stated, “From the stage to the jet … I’ll be in OSUN before 7am but your broke ass can’t understand how that can be possible.”",
  "summary": "Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to a social media user who questioned whether he would return to Osun State to vote in the forthcoming election. The exchange followed a comment by a user identified as Dejiii, who questioned Davido’s involvement in the election and his role as chairman of the […] Osun Election: I will be on ground before 7am – Davido…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
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        "published": "2026-08-14T10:00:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Adeleke to set up inquiry into Osun election killings, violence",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/adeleke-to-set-up-inquiry-into-osun-election-killings-violence",
        "published": "2026-08-14T14:25:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TheCable",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/oyintiloye-money-rice-wont-determine-osun-governorship-election",
        "published": "2026-08-14T20:32:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}