A Nigerian lawmaker has told singer Davido to leave politics to politicians, following the artist's public criticism of the Osun State governorship election. The exchange was reported by TheCable on Sunday.
James Faleke, a lawmaker with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), responded to Davido's comments about the election. According to TheCable, Faleke said Davido should "face your music while we face our politics."
The dispute stems from the Osun State governorship election, which took place recently. Davido, a prominent Nigerian musician, has been vocal about the election process and its outcome. The singer called on former U.S. President Donald Trump and the international community to intervene, according to BBC reporting.
Davido also accused soldiers of blocking his entry during the election period, as reported by The Guardian Nigeria. He has expressed confidence that his preferred candidate, the incumbent governor, would win the race, saying the APC should be ashamed of its performance in the state.
The election has drawn attention from various political figures and celebrities. Adeleke's campaign organization has also asked Nigeria's electoral commission to remove the Ebonyi State resident electoral commissioner from Osun, according to Premium Times.
The exchange between Faleke and Davido highlights the tension surrounding the election results. It also shows how celebrities are increasingly engaging with political matters in Nigeria, sometimes drawing pushback from political figures who see such involvement as overstepping.
Observers will be watching to see whether Davido responds to Faleke's remarks and whether the election dispute escalates further in the coming days.
