Afrobeats icon Davido has issued a stark warning regarding potential election manipulation in Osun state, specifically highlighting concerns about the inflation of figures. This statement was made via his verified X account on Saturday, coinciding with the release of preliminary results from the ongoing Osun elections.

In his message, Davido, whose uncle, Ademola Adeleke, is the incumbent governor, expressed his fears that election manipulators might attempt to inflate the number of void votes. He cautioned that such actions could lead to the declaration of the election as inconclusive. "Osun people, their new plan now is to inflate number of void votes so they can declare the election inconclusive. Please shine your eyes at your polling units. Don’t lose guard o. We are close to victory and this is the most important part," he tweeted.

The warning comes as results from various polling units begin to emerge, with Adeleke reportedly winning in several areas. Davido's call for vigilance is aimed at ensuring that voters remain alert and proactive during the election process, emphasizing the importance of their participation in safeguarding the integrity of the electoral outcome.

This alert from the popular musician underscores the heightened tensions surrounding the elections in Osun, where the stakes are particularly high. As the results continue to roll in, many are watching closely to see how the situation unfolds and whether Davido's concerns will materialize into a larger issue. The response from the electorate and election observers will be crucial in determining the legitimacy of the results as they are announced.