Popular Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has raised concerns over the transparency of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, alleging that some political actors and election officials may be working to compromise the process.
Davido, in a post on social media, specifically questioned the presence of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ebonyi State, Mrs Onyeka Pauline Ugochi, in Osun, alleging that she was not officially deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to supervise the election.
The singer further alleged that the REC’s presence in the state was connected to political manoeuvring involving Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, whom he accused of attempting to influence the outcome of the election.
“Mrs Pauline Ugonyeka, REC Ebonyi State. She was not deployed by @inecnigeria. What is she doing in Osun? She was sent here from Gov Hope Uzodinma to rig! We will resist you, Madame!!” Davido wrote. 
However, the allegations have not been independently verified, and it was not immediately clear why the Ebonyi REC was in Osun or whether she had been assigned any official role by INEC.
Davido, who is a nephew of the incumbent Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has been actively involved in political activities and campaigns in the state ahead of Saturday’s election.
The allegations come amid heightened tension and heightened security preparations in Osun, with political parties and their supporters expressing concerns over the credibility and peaceful conduct of the poll.
