Davido Criticized For Smoking Weed In Front Of Police Officers [Video]

Nigerian superstar, Davido has triggered controversy on social media after he was seen in a video smoking marijuana in the presence of police officers.

In the video, Davido is seen seated in his car, engaged in a conversation with police officers acting as his security detail, while indulging in smoking.

The incident has garnered significant attention, with many expressing the belief that Davido should not be exempt from the law.

The video was shared on Twitter by a user who accompanied it with the caption, “Davido smoking weed in front of police. Yet they’ll tell you no one is above the law.”

The video has ignited a debate on social media regarding the perceived double standards in law enforcement and the influence of wealth and fame on legal consequences.

Several Twitter users weighed in on the matter:

@Babalawezzy commented, “For NDLEA to endorse Naira Marley, then who be police 👮‍♀️.”

@Fothree27 humorously remarked, “Police wey Dey arrest for weed and the one wey follow Davido no be the same 😂😂.”

@Bigbenny pointed out the distinction, saying, “Difference be say him get money and influence but nobody no us 😂😂😂.”

@Blaqdee expressed surprise, “YOU ARE RUDE! Inside Maybach? Abi ori e tiyi ni? 😂.”

@Bolarinwa questioned, “Tell me say police themselves no dey smoke Igbo.”

@Owenish234 highlighted the perceived disparity in the application of the law, stating, “The law is for the poor, not for the rich.”

Watch the video below:

Davido smoking weed in front of police Yet they’ll tell you no one is above the law. pic.twitter.com/5VwyPn4NLh

— Dr Penking™🇳🇬🇦🇺 (@drpenking) December 4, 2023

KanyiDaily recalls that Davido recently received recognition as an outstanding citizen during a session at the US State of Georgia General Assembly.