Afrobeats star Davido has revealed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote personally contacted him to delete a social media post about the Osun State governorship election. The singer made the disclosure during a recent interview, stating that the two influential figures urged him to take down the tweet in the interest of national stability.
Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, did not specify the exact content of the tweet but confirmed that the calls were made shortly after the election results were announced. He said he complied with their request, noting that he respected their counsel. The Osun election, held in July 2022, was won by Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who is Davido's uncle.
The singer's revelation has sparked reactions on social media, with many questioning the influence of political and business leaders on public discourse. Some have praised Davido for listening to the advice, while others have expressed concern about potential censorship. Neither Akpabio nor Dangote has publicly commented on the matter as of this report.
This incident highlights the complex relationship between celebrity influence and political power in Nigeria, where public figures often play significant roles in shaping public opinion during elections.
