Afrobeats superstar Davido and APC chieftain Bashir Ahmad are set to face off in Osun State on Tuesday, August 11, amid rising tensions ahead of the state’s governorship election scheduled for August 15. The confrontation, which has taken a public turn through social media exchanges, stems from a recent phone call between President Bola Tinubu and Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, Davido’s uncle. Following the conversation, Davido celebrated on his X account, declaring he “was there live! I witnessed history,” sparking backlash from Ahmad.
Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential media aide, responded by stating he had bookmarked Davido’s post, implying the singer would soon return to the platform to mourn the outcome of the upcoming election. The exchange quickly escalated as Davido retaliated by mocking Ahmad over his performance in the APC primary election, where he reportedly received only 16 votes. The singer also criticized Ahmad for failing to improve lives in his community despite serving in government for eight years.
In a follow-up post, Ahmad announced his presence in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, starting Tuesday, August 11, for APC campaign rallies. He directly addressed Davido with the message: “I will be in Osogbo from 11th, David.” This declaration suggests a potential physical showdown or at least a symbolic clash between the two figures during the campaign period.
The governorship race itself is heating up, with APC’s candidate Bola Oyebamiji and incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party intensifying their campaigns across the state. Both candidates are mobilizing supporters, holding rallies, and leveraging political and cultural influence to gain an edge. Davido’s involvement has added a high-profile dimension to the contest, drawing national attention to Osun’s electoral dynamics.
As the election draws closer, the rivalry between Davido and Bashir Ahmad reflects broader divisions within the political landscape of Osun. Their public spat underscores how celebrity influence and political loyalty intersect in Nigeria’s electoral politics. With both men now publicly committed to being in Osogbo on the same day, the stage is set for a charged encounter that could shape voter perceptions in the final days before polling.
The August 15 election will determine whether Governor Adeleke secures a second term or if Oyebamiji leads the APC to victory. Regardless of the outcome, the clash between Davido and Ahmad highlights the increasing role of public figures in Nigeria’s political discourse, particularly in states like Osun where music, culture, and politics are deeply intertwined.
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