By John Odhe, YENAGOA
Former South-South Coordinator of Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), Chief Nengi James-Eriworio, has called on artists and celebrities in Nigeria to emulate David Adedeji Adeleke, known professionally as Davido to promote democracy .
The Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) title holder is urging talented youths to use their various skills and platforms to defend a free, fair and credible elections during the forthcoming 2027 polls.
James-Eriworio, in a statement he personally signed, also called on the international community to provide close monitoring before, during and after the 2027 electoral exercise.
He commended David’s nonpartisan posture during the just concluded electioneering process in Osun State.
According to the sociopolitical critic, despite his blood connection to the Accord Party’s governorship candidate in Osun State, Davido showed resilience and encouraged voters of all categories to come out en masse to vote their choice and protect their votes.
The Nembe traditional chief, who is also the Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Monitoring Group (NIDDEMOG) stressed the need for celebrities engaging in verbal attacks against perceived opposition candidates.
A member of the oversight board of the Violence Crimes Response Unit of the Nigeria Police Force, inaugurated under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, James-Eriworio advised Celebrities to focus on promoting true democracy, protection of human rights and true opposition.
He said the conduct of Davido during the last Osun State governorship election had elevated him to a statesmanship level and made him a role model for the Youths and electorate in the country.
He said by Davido’s conduct, he had earned the status of a true democrat and a true voice against electoral crimes and undemocratic conduct against opposition.
He added that Davido deserved both international, national and corporate awards for his exceptional bravery against anti-democratic forces and policies.
The Niger Delta activist also backed calls for Nigerian popular artistes to participate in voter education and mobilisation in order to put an end to the flagrant abuse of electoral laws including buying of votes and violence before and during elections.
He commended Davido, his uncle and governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the people of Osun State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for listening to the voice of the people to avoid undemocratic influences during the poll.
