Afrobeat and hip hop act, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on Wednesday appealed to the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council in Osun, Senator Hope Uzodimma, not to turn the state into a political battlefield.

He said information at his disposal indicated alleged attempt to interfere in the conduct of electoral process regarding the forthcoming governorship poll in Osun State.

Davido, who is a cousin to the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is contesting for re-election on the platform of Accord, stated this in Osogbo during a press conference.

Acknowledging the growing killings and violence, which have rocked Osun State, he said “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.”

Davido stated further, “To our daddy from Imo State, I say this with respect. I have heard rumours 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 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, “he remarked.

Davido, who is the chairman, Imole Youth Campaign Mobilisation Team, however, encouraged voters not to succumb to alleged intimidation and harassment by the opposition party, stressing that “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. Please, let Osun remain peaceful, allow democracy take its course and let the people decide, ” he pleaded.