By Austin Ogwuda
SENATE President Godswill Akpabio has called on the 31-year-old star singer David Adedeji Adeleke popularly known as Davido to steer away from partisan politics, even as he encouraged him to uphold high ethical standards and resist peer pressure that could lead him astray.
Akpabio gave the advice when he received him on a courtesy visit in Abuja, Tuesday.
Said he, “We will do everything possible to support the entertainment industry. For me and the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it is an inclusive administration, and you must have noticed in my various outings that we move as one across party lines. Even though your administration is a PDP one, we work across party lines for Nigeria’s interest.
“The only major thing common to all of us is the interest of this country, which has given you so much love. It has a population unmatched anywhere else in Africa—over 240 million Nigerians. So, I want you to remain a great Ambassador of our country. Don’t allow anybody to drag you into politics. Continue to do your best in the entertainment industry”, he stated.
Davido, who was in the company of two of his cousins, Tunji Adeleke, son of late Isiaka Adeleke and Folasade Adeleke, daughter of Governor Ademola Adeleke, thanked the Senate President for his kindness and reaffirmed his commitment to contributing to society.
He informed Mr Akpabio that he is participating in nation-building through his non-governmental organisation (NGO), the David Adeleke Foundation (DAF).
According to him, “As for me, I’m doing my part. I have a Foundation. Every year, I share N300 million, N400 million, with orphanages. I’m just doing my part to assist society. We have a new album coming out in June or July. I thank you for everything you have been doing for us”.
*Source: Premium Times
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