‘I’m Voting Atiku’ – Davido’s Aide, Israel DMW, Declares Ahead Of 2027

Davido’s logistics manager, Israel DMW, has declared support for former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election, urging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to allow Nigerians to choose their next leader freely.

Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, made his position known in a recent Instagram post, arguing that Nigeria fares better under northern leadership and questioning the award of a ₦15 trillion contract to a single individual.

“It is always far better when a northern Nigerian rules,” he said.

“₦15 trillion contract to one person alone? I’m voting Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.”

He also called on INEC to ensure that voters could freely decide who governs the country in the next presidential election.

“INEC should please allow Nigerians to freely choose whoever they want to govern them in January 2027.

“A good name is far better than money,” he said.

Adding to his remarks, Afeare urged Nigerians to disregard claims about votes from Edo State and cited the state’s electoral history to support his argument.

“Nigerians should also please disregard the 2.5m votes coming out from Edo State.

“Adams Oshiomhole remains the most loved and widely accepted governor in Edo State, winning 18 over 18; he could not deliver 500k votes to his party. His party failed to win in Edo twice during the presidential elections.

His endorsement comes amid discussions over political alignments ahead of the 2027 election, with Davido recently saying he was yet to decide which presidential candidate to support.

The Afrobeats star explained that although his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, had endorsed President Bola Tinubu, he was not under any obligation to support the same candidate.