Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, also known by his stage name Davido, has expressed his elation over the Supreme Court's ruling affirming his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, as the validly elected Governor of Osun State. The court, in a lead judgement delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim, dismissed an appeal against Ademola Adeleke's victory in the gubernatorial election by Adegboyega Oyetola, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In response to the verdict, Davido took to Twitter to express his joy and ridicule opposition using a line from a track in his latest album, Timeless. He tweeted, "We go dey shock them like high-tension."
The news of Davido celebrating the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Adeleke spread like wildfire on the internet, with fans taking to social media to express their excitement and congratulate the Adeleke family on their victory. Many fans retweeted Davido's tweet and expressed their joy at the ruling.
For instance, one Twitter user, @Tshydo, wrote, "This is a win for democracy. Congratulations to Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the entire Osun state." Another fan, @Chiamaka_Ebo, said, "The people have spoken, and their voice has been heard. Congratulations to Governor Adeleke and the people of Osun state."
Moreover, some fans praised Davido for being a supportive family member and using his platform to promote the success of his uncle. One Twitter user, @Phreedah, tweeted, "Davido is a true supporter of his family. He celebrates their victories as if they were his own. That's the kind of energy we need in this world."
The Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Governor Adeleke has generated a lot of reactions on social media, with many Nigerians commending the judiciary for upholding justice and fairness in the country.
See Davido's tweet below;
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[/blockcode]We go Dey shock dem like high tension!! @AAdeleke_01 🇳🇬🙏🏾💡 pic.twitter.com/qgnqlHZpJs
— Davido (@davido) May 9, 2023