Afrobeats star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has expressed his concerns regarding the slow upload of election results from the recent Osun State governorship election to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Result Viewing Portal. In a series of posts on his X account, Davido highlighted the need for transparency and timely updates from the electoral body.

As the clock struck 2:33 p.m. on election day, Davido took to social media to question the absence of results on the INEC portal. He stated, "INEC, it is now 2:33 p.m., yet no result has been uploaded to the IReV portal. What is the delay? Nigerians deserve transparency and timely updates." His posts urged INEC to expedite the process, emphasizing that the public has a right to know the election outcomes without unnecessary delays.

In addition to calling for prompt updates, Davido encouraged voters to remain vigilant at their polling units until their results were officially uploaded to the IReV portal. He advised them to ensure that the figures were accurately entered on the electronic EC8A result form. "Make sure your polling unit results are uploaded on IReV in your presence and make sure the figures are entered on eEC8A (electronic EC8A). We will follow our votes bumper to bumper!" he asserted.

The singer also shared practical advice for voters, urging them to take photographs of their polling unit result sheets and send them to a WhatsApp number he provided. His message was clear: "Don’t leave your polling unit until it is being uploaded on the IReV, protect your vote now." This call to action reflects a growing concern among citizens about the integrity of the electoral process.

Davido, whose uncle, Ademola Adeleke, is the current governor of Osun State and is seeking re-election under the Accord Party, has been actively mobilizing support for his uncle's candidacy during the election period. His involvement in the electoral process highlights the intersection of celebrity influence and political engagement in Nigeria, particularly in this crucial election.

As the election unfolds, the pressure on INEC to deliver timely and transparent results continues to mount, with public figures like Davido playing a significant role in advocating for electoral integrity and accountability.