Timi Dakolo urges Nigerians to avoid political enmity

Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has addressed backlash following a social media post advising citizens not to make enemies over politics. The debate on X (formerly Twitter) erupted after Dakolo suggested that political loyalty often leads to division and even deadly disputes among supporters, while the politicians themselves maintain cordial relationships.

Dakolo stated that he has personally witnessed politicians from opposing parties interacting warmly, hugging and discussing family and business, when cameras are not present. He warned that such division allows politicians to win by keeping the populace fighting among themselves, noting that political affiliations can change while the consequences of political violence remain permanent.