Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has declared that he would be difficult to defeat in any election if Nigeria’s electoral process were free and fair.
The singer made the statement during a recent livestream with social media personality Carter Efe, while discussing Nigeria’s political landscape and the possibility of venturing into politics.
Davido expressed confidence in his popularity, saying “nobody could beat me in any election.”
He also suggested that he could win a presidential election if Nigerians were allowed to vote in a genuinely free and fair contest.
Despite his confidence, the singer made it clear that he has no immediate plans to seek political office.
Davido explained that concerns about Nigeria’s electoral system remain a major reason he prefers to stay away from politics.
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According to him, he would rather concentrate on his music career than participate in an electoral system where he believes results could be manipulated.
The singer maintained that he would continue making music until he becomes convinced that Nigeria’s electoral process is sufficiently transparent and credible.
He also disclosed that he is closely watching developments surrounding the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, saying the political situation has contributed to disillusionment among some Nigerians.
Davido’s comments have triggered discussions on social media, with some fans backing his confidence while others questioned whether his massive popularity as an entertainer would necessarily translate into electoral victory.
The debate has also renewed conversations about the growing influence of Nigerian entertainers in politics and whether celebrity popularity can be converted into political support.
For now, however, Davido appears content to remain in the entertainment industry, while insisting that a free and fair electoral process would give him a strong chance of winning any election he contests.
