LG Crisis: Davido Apologises To Osun CP, Admits Police Efforts In Restoring Order

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has apologized to the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Abba, after retracting his earlier criticism of the police over the violent clashes that occurred in the state on Monday.

The crisis began when sacked local government chairmen under the All Progressives Congress (APC) attempted to reclaim their offices despite a court ruling that had removed them. The ensuing violence led to the deaths of four individuals.

Initially, Davido had expressed anger on social media, blaming the police for failing to restore order in the state. However, in a statement released on Monday night, the award-winning singer acknowledged that his emotions had clouded his judgment.

“Further review of political developments in Osun State revealed more facts, including the genuine efforts of the state security agencies, including the state Commissioner of Police. The bloodshed of today infuriated me so much that I heaped all the blame on the Commissioner of Police,” Davido said.

The singer admitted that the police, under the leadership of Commissioner Abba, had been working tirelessly to prevent further chaos, and that the situation was more complex than he initially understood.

“I now see that the issue is more than that of the Commissioner of Police or other security chiefs. The needless killings of today angered me so deeply that I thought such should have been nipped in the bud. Yet, I can see that the security agencies, led by the Commissioner of Police, put in their best and deserve commendation,” he added.

Davido, who has been vocal on political matters in his native Osun State, expressed regret for not recognizing the efforts of the police and security personnel sooner. He acknowledged that the police had been working hard behind the scenes to manage the situation.

“In memory of the innocent souls lost, human emotions overwhelmed me and many of my friends around. We did not know the Commissioner of Police had been having sleepless nights alongside other commanders. At this point, the contributions of the police commissioner were not fully appreciated by me. This is a grave oversight, and I want to declare that his support for the rule of law and protection of peace in Osun State is hereby acknowledged and appreciated,” Davido said.

He concluded by offering condolences to the families of the victims and urging security agencies to continue their peacekeeping efforts. Davido called for the rule of law to be upheld in order to prevent further unrest in the state.

“In memory of the dead and the injured, I urge the security agencies, including the Commissioner of Police, to redouble their efforts to sustain peace. We must allow the rule of law to prevail,” he appealed.