Afrobeat singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has retracted his criticisms oo the Osun State Commissioner of Police Mohammed Umar Abass, following the crisis rocking the state.

Davido had initially taken to his social media page to accuse the CP of failing to uphold the rule of law regarding the violence that ensued and claimed lives.

Hours later, Davido withdrew his criticisms and commended the CP and other officers for their efforts in containing the situation.

He wrote on X, “In memories 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 rule of law and protection of peace in Osun state is hereby acknowledged and appreciated.”

Davido also urged the security forces to intensify their efforts to prevent further violence as the state gears up for the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025.

“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 rule of law to prevail,” he added.

The singer highlighted the importance of peace during the electoral process for both politicians, security personnel, and the Osun State Commissioner of Police.

Davido went on to wish the commissioner and other security officers well as they address the ongoing security challenges in Osun State.