Davido Wades Into Osun Election Debate, Urges Voters Against APC
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has weighed into the political debate surrounding the 2026 Osun State governorship election, urging residents to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the polls.
Davido’s comments come as political activities intensify ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, in which incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, his uncle, is seeking another term under the Accord Party.
The singer’s intervention has generated reactions on social media, with supporters and critics engaging in a heated debate over his involvement in the state’s politics.
Davido has previously been vocal about politics in Osun, particularly in support of his uncle’s political ambitions. His latest comments have again placed him at the centre of the political conversation ahead of the election.
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The development has also triggered a war of words involving Davido and former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad.
The disagreement began amid political discussions surrounding the Osun election and subsequently expanded into arguments about Davido’s political influence and his record in the music industry.
Davido’s critics have questioned whether his position is influenced by his relationship with Governor Adeleke, while his supporters argue that, as a Nigerian citizen, he has the right to express his political views and encourage voters to support candidates of their choice.
The singer’s political intervention comes at a particularly sensitive moment, with the major candidates intensifying their campaigns ahead of Saturday’s poll.
Osun Goes to the Polls
The 2026 Osun governorship election is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, with Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord, APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji and African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate Najeem Salam among the leading contenders.
The election has been marked by intense political competition, social media exchanges and concerns about electoral violence.
With the campaign period now drawing to a close, attention is shifting to the ballot as voters prepare to decide who will govern Osun State for the next four years.
Davido’s latest intervention has added another layer to the already heated political contest, particularly because of his close relationship with the incumbent governor.
