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World famous Afro-beat artiste, Davido has recently been very vocal about his political views on and off social media. The Platinum recording artiste had his first actual involvement in Nigerian politics when he campaigned for his uncle Ademola Adeleke who contested for the gubernatorial election of Osun State in 2018 under the people’s democratic party (PDP).
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The singer who had been airing his opinion on the upcoming 2019 elections has trolled on Adams Oshiomhole, the APC Chairman who claimed he will resign if he loses the 2019 elections holding in few days. Davido who has been actively championing a discourse about the upcoming 2019 presidential election via his Insta-story wrote;
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Several popular musicians and entertainers in Nigeria have shared their views about the forthcoming election, including endorsing their prefered candidates and urging their fans to honor their votes. Politicians employ several strategies during election cycles as they seek to sell their manifestos and garner the most votes. Some of these strategies include securing endorsements from popular entertainers who usually wield considerable influence among their fanbases.
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Musicians on the other hand also approach political campaigns with different perspectives. While some may offer their skills, talent and influence at a price, others take the moral high ground and endorse candidates who they personally believe to be capable of delivering the people’s aspirations. Other artists prefer to share general messages that urge people to go out and vote, occasionally asking their fans not to exchange their votes for cash and other incentives.
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Ahead of Saturday’s presidential election, Afropop sensation Davido, whose real name is David Adedeji Adeleke made political headlines last year, when he actively campaigned for his uncle, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke in the latter’s bid to become governor of Osun State. While Adeleke, who was contesting on the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ticket, lost the election, Davido has continued to be active in political campaigns, endorsing several candidates for this year’s general elections.
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“I am not a party man … I supported my Blood Uncle under (PDP) I am supporting Banky W under House of rep Federal (MDP) Mr Jollof for House of rep (AAC), Dapo Abiodun Governorship candidate (APC) Shinna peller Oyo House of rep (APC) and Atiku Abubakar Presidential (PDP),” Davido explained on his Twitter account. While the 26-year-old musician says he has received several threats for endorsing particular candidates, he has not relented as he joins other public figures asking Nigerians to ‘Defend Your Vote’.
I am not a party man … I supported my Blood Uncle under (PDP) I am supporting @BankyW under House of rep Federal (MDP) Mr jollof House of rep (AAC) Dapo Abiodun Governorship candidate (APC) Shinna peller Oyo House of rep (APC) and Atiku Abubakar Presidential (PDP) … #Defend
— Davido (@iam_Davido) February 10, 2019
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