Edo government criticizes Davido over Trump appeal in Osun poll
Davido has faced criticism from the Edo State Government after calling for Donald Trump’s attention to the upcoming Osun State governorship election. The Edo Commissioner for Information, Prince Kassim Afegbua, suggested that Davido should focus on his music career instead of making political statements. Davido had previously raised concerns about possible violence and urged international monitoring of the election. The government dismissed his actions as unnecessary and questioned his political involvement.
What we know
- The Edo State Government urged Davido to focus on producing award-winning music rather than involving Donald Trump in the Osun election.
- Prince Kassim Afegbua criticized Davido for appealing to the US President and described the move as “arrant nonsense.”
- Davido expressed worries about potential violence and called for international attention to the Osun State governorship election.
- The government also dismissed alleged fake results posted online and questioned the seriousness of Davido’s political involvement.
- Afegbua defended Governor Monday Okpebholo and the All Progressives Congress candidate, emphasizing the need for credible leadership.
