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Davido Condemns Attack on Osun Accord Chairman, Urges Politicians to Choose Ballots Over Violence

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Promise Odejide

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Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has condemned the attack on the Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo, Osun State, urging political actors to reject violence and allow democracy to prevail.

The singer reacted on Thursday through a post on his X account, following reports that the party chairman was attacked by suspected political thugs.

Davido Speaks Against Political Violence

In his statement, Davido said insecurity should not be encouraged by any political group regardless of party affiliation.

“Regardless of our political differences, everyone must make sure they are not contributing to insecurity in our nation,” he wrote.

The singer described the attack as unacceptable and called on Nigerians to reject acts of violence in the political space.

“The attack on the Chairman of Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government by political hoodlums must be condemned and rejected by all,” he added.

Calls for Democratic Process

Davido also stressed that elections should be decided through the ballot box rather than intimidation or violence.

“If APC is sure they are popular, let’s settle this with ballot papers, not guns or weapons,” he stated.

His comments quickly attracted widespread attention on social media, generating thousands of reactions and views within hours of publication.

Mixed Reactions Follow Statement

The singer’s intervention triggered mixed reactions online.

While many users praised him for speaking against political violence and insecurity, others accused him of being selective in his activism because of his family’s political involvement in Osun State.

Some critics argued that similar attacks involving members of other political parties had not received the same level of public attention from the singer.

Others, however, defended his comments, insisting that condemning violence should not be viewed through a partisan lens.

Attack Raises Security Concerns

The incident comes amid growing concerns over political violence and insecurity in parts of the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The attack on the Accord Party chairman has renewed calls for political tolerance and peaceful democratic engagement among political actors and supporters.

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