Osun guber: Davido urges residents to reject intimidation, violence
By Ismail Azeez
The Chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Mobilization Team, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has appealed to voters in the state to reject violence and intimidation ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election.
Speaking in Osogbo on Wednesday, Davido urged residents, particularly young people, to remain peaceful before, during, and after the election, stating that no political ambition or electoral contest should result in the loss of lives.
He called on eligible voters to come out and exercise their civic responsibility without fear or intimidation, noting that every vote should count and the people’s choice must be respected.
Davido charged politicians and their supporters to shun violence, intimidation, provocation, and any form of electoral misconduct capable of undermining the credibility of the poll.
Addressing residents, he said, “My people of Osun State, especially our young people, I speak to you today not just as Davido, but as one of your own and as a voice for our people.”
“I understand the tension and emotions surrounding this election, but I urge everyone to remain calm. No political ambition, disagreement, or election is worth the life of an Osun son or daughter. Let us reject violence, intimidation, provocation, and destruction.”
“To every person in Osun, come out and exercise your right to vote. Do not be afraid or intimidated. Your vote is your voice, and your choice must be respected.”
“Let us show the world that Osun people are peaceful, courageous, and determined to build a better future for the state.”
“To our daddy from Imo State, I say this with respect. I have heard rumors suggesting that there are moves to interfere in the Osun election or use the state as a political battleground to prove a point. I do not present these claims as facts, but I appeal to you to use your influence to promote peace and allow the people of Osun to choose their candidate freely.”
“We have mutual connections, and I have a deep personal connection to Imo State my wife, Chioma, is from the state, which makes this appeal even more sincere. Please, let Osun remain peaceful, allow democracy to take its course, and let the people decide.”
“Dear contestants in Osun State, this is your opportunity to contest for the governorship, but political opportunities come and go. Whatever the outcome is, please do not allow political ambition to put the lives and future of Osun people at risk. I appeal to you, your supporters, and the entire political party structure: let the people come out freely and peacefully to vote for the candidate of their choice.”
“If they choose you, let the victory be through their votes. If they choose someone else, let their decision be respected. Politics is temporary, but Osun will remain. No political victory is worth violence, destruction, or the loss of a single life.”
“To everyone in Osun, please come out, vote peacefully, reject intimidation, and let your voice be heard. Osun is ours, the future is ours, and let peace lead the way,” he said.