LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, David Adeleke, better known by his stage name, Davido, is echoing the rhythm of victory after the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, as the Governor of Osun State.
In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the Supreme Court of Nigeria upheld the election of Adeleke, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, dismissing an appeal lodged by former governor Adegboyega Oyetola, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
Justice Emmanuel Agim, delivering the lead judgement, validated Adeleke’s electoral triumph, bringing a significant conclusion to a prolonged and bitterly contested legal battle.
Davido, widely recognized for his dynamic contributions to the global Afrobeats scene, took to Twitter to jubilantly respond to the court’s verdict. Infusing a dose of his lyrical prowess, he quoted a line from “Over Dem,” a popular track from his latest album, “Timeless.”
“We go dey shock them like high-tension,” Davido tweeted, a phrase expressing unexpected surprise that loosely translates to, “We will continue to surprise them like a high voltage shock.”
We go Dey shock dem like high tension!! @AAdeleke_01 🇳🇬🙏🏾💡 pic.twitter.com/qgnqlHZpJs
— Davido (@davido) May 9, 2023
Notable for his zealous involvement in his uncle’s political campaigns, Davido’s celebration tweet quickly went viral, encapsulating the victory’s electric atmosphere.
The tweet read: “We go Dey shock dem like high tension!! @AAdeleke_01 🇳🇬🙏🏾💡”
Davido’s celebratory tweet, much like his music, resonated with his millions of followers, eliciting an outpouring of congratulations and support for the newly affirmed Governor Adeleke. The event marks a significant moment in Nigerian politics and for the Adeleke family, intertwining the rhythm of music and the beat of political victory.
