Nigerian award-winning singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has clashed with former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad over comments surrounding the upcoming Osun State governorship election.
The disagreement began after Davido reacted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s telephone conversation with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke concerning the President’s directive to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to vacate the court order freezing the state government’s account.
Davido, who said he witnessed the conversation, described the moment as “history.”
Bashir Ahmad responded by saying he had bookmarked Davido’s post and predicted that the singer would return to social media to complain if the August 15 governorship election did not produce the outcome he wanted.
“This tweet is bookmarked. It will serve as a reference for future events. I know you will come back here to lament if the August 15 results don’t go your way.”
Davido fired back by mocking Ahmad’s performance in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election, claiming that he secured only 16 votes.
The singer also questioned Ahmad’s political achievements and referred to him as a “small boy” who entered politics by accident.
“You got 16 votes, bro, in the primaries. STF.”
Davido contrasted their respective achievements, saying his own success was measured through sold-out arenas, billions of streams and international influence, rather than political positions or awards.
He further accused the former presidential aide of spending eight years in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari without making a significant impact in his community.
“You measure success by one award. I measure it by sold-out arenas, billions of streams, global influence, and people singing my songs across continents.”
Davido concluded by saying that while he would continue to inspire younger generations, Ahmad would have to wait for another government appointment.
“We all have different trophies, Bashir. I’ll keep inspiring the young ones and generations to come while you wait for the next government job to get crumbs.”….see more