Nigerian musician Davido has begged US President Donald Trump and the international community to keep an eye on the upcoming governorship elections in Osun State on Saturday, August 15, due to worries about possible violence and electoral malpractice.
The Grammy-nominated singer tagged Trump in a post on X on August 11, and expressed concern about the tense situation leading up to the August 15 elections.
Davido voiced concern that failing to address the situation could lead to violence, intimidation or disruption of the democratic process.
In order to protect voters and guarantee the legitimacy of the process, he also called on the United States and other international observers to closely monitor the election and exert pressure on the appropriate authorities. 
Osun elections: Davido raises concerns over possible violence, electoral malpractice
Davido urged Trump to help protect Osun State indigenes and ensure they vote peacefully without fear of injury during the election. The memo to the US is for the election process to be free and fair in the state.
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“President Donald Trump, I am calling your attention to the situation in Osun State, Nigeria, as we approach the election. There are growing concerns about tension and the possibility of violence, intimidation, or disruption of the democratic process. Osun people deserve to exercise their constitutional right to vote freely, peacefully, and without fear,” he wrote.
“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.
Davido recently urged Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo, to abstain from meddling in the Osun elections, claiming to have heard allegations that Uzodimma had intentions to sabotage the poll.
He has publicly said that he supports his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, the current governor.
Adeleke is running for a second term on the Accord Party.
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