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Singer Davido has responded to reports of the shooting of the Accord Party chairman in Osogbo Local Government Area, Asimiyu Ajibola.
Ajibola was shot by suspected gunmen on Wednesday night, June 3, in the MDS area of Osogbo, and is currently receiving treatment at the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo.
According to the Osun state police command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, the attack occurred at about 9:50 pm when two armed men riding on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire on the victim in what can be described as an attempted murder.
Ojelabi said police operatives responded to a distress call, evacuated the victim to a medical facility, and launched a hunt for the attackers.
Reacting to the news via his X handle, Davido, whose Uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is the governorship candidate of the Accord Party, said everyone, regardless of their political differences, should not contribute to insecurity.
He affirmed that all should condemn the murder attempt. He further said that if the APC party is confident it is popular, it should prove it at the polls, not with guns or weapons.
He wrote: “Regardless of our political differences, everyone must ensure they are not contributing to insecurity in our nation. The attack on the Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government by political hoodlums must be condemned and rejected by all. If APC is sure they are popular, let’s settle this with ballot papers, not guns or weapons.”
The Osun state governorship election will take place on August 15, 2026.
