Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 general elections has applauded singer, Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido for using a huge platform as the 2026 FIFA World Cup countdown concert to protest the against insecurity in Nigeria.

Obi made this known in a statement shared via his official X handle late Sunday as he described the singer’s actions as an act of patriotism that transcended mere entertainment to demand crucial international scrutiny.

According to him, the gesture effectively "highlighted Nigeria’s security crisis, transcending mere entertainment"

Recall that Davido performing at the FIFA World Cup countdown concert wore a customised leather jacket decorated with buttons bearing the names of the pupils and teachers recently abducted in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, along with a bold inscription on the back, “BRING THEM HOME.”

“Davido’s impactful gesture in drawing global attention to Nigeria’s security challenges warrants commendation. He prominently displayed the names of schoolchildren who had been held captive for an extended period, advocating for their safe return.

“By utilizing his international platform, Davido effectively highlighted Nigeria’s security crisis, transcending mere entertainment”, Obi wrote.

The former Anambra State governor added that the state of insecurity across the federation merits urgent international scrutiny, especially given what he described as the government’s inability to address the situation.

Obi, who had earlier lamented the Super Eagles’ absence from the 2026 World Cup, maintained that Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the tournament was not due to a shortage of raw sporting skills, noting how Nigerians are involved in the tournament through global music performances and by representing other countries on the field of play.

“Nigeria’s absence from the World Cup, as I previously stated, stems not from a lack of talent but from a conspicuous deficiency in political leadership that has failed to create an enabling environment for talent development,” Obi asserted.

“This assertion is underscored by two notable occurrences during the tournament: the vibrant participation and impressive performances of Nigerian artists, and the presence of numerous Nigerians representing other nations on the field.

“These observations present a significant imperative for Nigeria’s political leaders to actively foster an environment in which the nation’s youth can fully realize their potential.”