‘You Got 16 Votes, Bro’ – Davido Attacks Bashir Ahmad Over Osun Election

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has attacked former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad following a disagreement over the upcoming Osun State governorship election.

The exchange began after Davido took to X on Thursday to react to a telephone conversation between President Bola Tinubu and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Davido said he was present during the conversation and described it as a historic moment, stating that he “witnessed history.”

Bashir Ahmad responded to the post, saying he had bookmarked Davido’s comment and predicting that the singer would return to X to complain if the August 15 governorship election did not go as he expected.

“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,” Bashir wrote.

Davido, however, fired back by mocking Bashir’s performance in the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election.

“You got 16 votes, bro, in the primaries. STFU,” the singer wrote.

Davido went further to question Bashir’s achievements during his time in government, arguing that he failed to make a significant impact in his community despite spending eight years in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

“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.

“You had government backing and still couldn’t convince enough people to back you in your small constituency. You’re a small boy who came into politics by accident.

“You spent 8yrs with the ex-president and couldn’t make a change in your poverty-stricken community.

“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,” Davido wrote.

The exchange has generated reactions on social media as supporters of both personalities continue to debate their respective comments and achievements.