Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly clashed with former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad over comments made regarding the Osun State governorship election. The heated exchange unfolded on social media after Davido shared a post celebrating President Bola Tinubu’s phone call with Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, stating he was present during the conversation and described it as witnessing history. His remarks sparked a response from Bashir Ahmad, who dismissed the post as premature, predicting that Davido would return to social media to express disappointment if the August 15 election results did not favor the incumbent governor.
Ahmad, in his reply, said he was bookmarking Davido’s tweet for future reference, expressing confidence that the singer would soon lament the outcome if the election did not go as hoped. “This tweet is bookmarked. It will serve as a reference for future events. I know you will come back here to lament if the August 15 results don’t go your way,” Ahmad wrote. This comment triggered a sharp retort from Davido, who mocked Ahmad’s political performance, particularly his showing in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election. “You got 16 votes, bro, in the primaries. STFU,” the singer responded, highlighting what he perceived as Ahmad’s lack of political clout.
Davido escalated the confrontation by questioning Ahmad’s legacy during his eight-year tenure in the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. He accused the former aide of failing to bring meaningful change to his community despite having government backing. “You spent 8yrs with the ex-president and couldn’t make a change in your poverty-stricken community,” Davido stated. He contrasted his own achievements in music and global influence with Ahmad’s political record, emphasizing different measures of success. “You measure success by one award. I measure it by sold-out arenas, billions of streams, global influence, and people singing my songs across continents.”
The Afrobeats icon further dismissed Ahmad’s political aspirations, calling him a “small boy who came into politics by accident” and suggesting he was waiting for another government job to secure financial support. “We all have different trophies, Bashir. I’ll keep inspiring the young ones and generations to come while you wait for the next government job to get crumbs,” Davido concluded. The public spat has drawn widespread attention on social media, reflecting broader tensions around celebrity involvement in Nigerian politics and the role of influence in electoral discourse. As the Osun election approaches, this exchange underscores how public figures are increasingly engaging in political debates, shaping narratives beyond traditional platforms.
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