Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has faced severe public backlash after posting an image of Grammy-winning South African singer Tyla holding her trophy, a move widely interpreted as a subtle jab at Afrobeats star Davido.
The post comes amid an intense social media dispute between Ahmad and Davido, sparked by ongoing political friction involving the Osun State Government and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Social media dispute intensifies over public feud
The former aide’s social media activity has drawn widespread condemnation on X, where many users accused him of taking unnecessary personal shots at the musician. Critics expressed frustration over the timing and context of the post, viewing it as a deliberate effort to provoke the artist amid their broader political disagreement.
Despite the mounting criticism, the online back-and-forth continues to generate intense debate, highlighting how rapidly political disputes can bleed into pop culture rivalries
