BREAKING: Davido Makes Good Threat, Writes To President Trump On Osun As 3 Die In Ilesa Shooting
World-acclaimed musician, Davido, real name, David Adeleke, has made good his commitment to report the US President Donald Trump about violence unleashed on citizens against Saturday’s governorship election in the Singer’s home Osun State.
Davido’s message went out as three people were shot dead in Ilesa town in Osun, Monday night.
The musician’s uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is seeking a second four-year term in an election, that has seen killings of his supporters and apparent bias by the Nigerian police in favour of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the party of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Davido last week threatened to lodge a report about the violence with Trump and other world leaders and institutions.
The musician followed through with the threat today Tuesday.
His message to Trump today, Tuesday, titled, “A CALL FOR ATTENTION TO PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP,” reads in full:
“President Donald Trump, I am calling your attention to the situation in Osun State, Nigeria, as we approach the election.
“There are growing concerns about tension and the possibility of violence, intimidation, or disruption of the democratic process. Osun people deserve to exercise their constitutional right to vote freely, peacefully, and without fear.
“I appeal to the United States and the international community to pay close attention to the election and encourage all relevant authorities to ensure that every voter is protected and every vote is respected.
“We do not want bloodshed. We do not want intimidation. We want peace, transparency, and a free and fair election. @realDonaldTrump.”
Sources said the three belonged to Adeleke’s Accord Party.
Police confirmed the killings but credited the incident to a cult war.
The Osun State Police Command said three people lost their lives in cult-related clashes involving suspected members of the Aiye and Eiye confraternities in the Imo Area of Ilesa, Osun State.
In a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, obtained in Osogbo on Tuesday, the command stated that the clashes occurred around 8:00 p.m on Monday.
On receipt of a distress call from the area, the command said the Commissioner of Police in charge of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, Samuel Etaifo, directed the deployment of operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit to the scene of the crime.
The statement read partly, “The Osun State Police Command wishes to inform members of the public that there was a reported cult-related clash between suspected members of the Aiye and Eiye confraternities in the Imo area of Ilesa, Osun State, at about 8:00 p.m.
“Following the incident, three persons, identified as Idowu, Yinka and Eja, all yet to be properly identified, were reportedly shot dead.
“Upon receipt of the information, the Commissioner of Police in charge of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election, CP Samuel Erale Etaifo, PSC, MNIPS, immediately directed the deployment of operatives of the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU) to the area to prevent further escalation, apprehend those responsible and restore calm.”
From the scene of the crime, the command said four expended cartridges and two Android mobile phones were recovered, adding that preliminary investigations have commenced into the occurrence.
“The Command is also working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify all persons connected with the clash.
The CP Election has directed the VCRU operatives and other tactical teams to intensify patrols, surveillance and intelligence-led operations within Ilesa and adjoining areas, particularly around identified flashpoints, to forestall any reprisal attack,” the statement read.
The Command warned members of rival cult groups and other criminal elements against taking advantage of the incident to cause further violence.
The police said any person found engaging in cult-related violence, reprisal attacks, unlawful possession of firearms or other criminal activities will be arrested and made to face the full weight of the law.
