Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has fired back at former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad over remarks on the Osun State governorship election.

The exchange began on X (formerly Twitter) after Davido celebrated President Bola Tinubu’s phone conversation with Governor Ademola Adeleke, stating that he “witnessed history.”

Ahmad responded by bookmarking Davido’s post, writing, “This tweet is bookmarked. It will serve as a reference for future events. I know you will come back here to lament if the August 15 results don’t go your way.”

Davido, however, hit back, mocking Ahmad’s performance in the APC primary election.

“You got 16 votes, bro, in the primaries. STFU,” the singer wrote.

Hitting back at him, Bashir mocked the singer over his lack of Grammy awards, taunting him with South Africa’s star Tyla’s win.

In response, Davido accused Ahmad of failing to impact his community despite serving eight years under former President Muhammadu Buhari.

“You measure success by one award. I measure it by sold-out arenas, billions of streams, global influence, and people singing my songs across continents. You had government backing and still couldn’t convince enough people to back you in your small constituency. You’re a small boy who came into politics by accident. You spent 8yrs with the ex-president and couldn’t make a change in your poverty-stricken community.

We all have different trophies, Bashir. I’ll keep inspiring the young ones and generations to come while you wait for the next government job to get crumbs,” Davido wrote.