…Predicts Adeleke’s Defeat
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has responded to comments by Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, advising the singer to prepare to sign his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, as a dancer after the election.
Uzodimma’s reaction followed Davido’s appeal during a press conference on Wednesday in which the singer urged an unnamed politician from Imo State to allow a free and fair election in Osun, alleging he had received reports of plans to interfere in the August 15 governorship poll.
Although Davido did not mention Uzodimma by name, he appealed to the politician to promote peace and allow Osun voters to freely choose their preferred candidate.
Responding in a statement issued on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, the Imo governor said Davido should direct his appeal to the electorate in Osun rather than to him.
Uzodimma also predicted that Governor Ademola Adeleke would lose his re-election bid, claiming that many voters in the state had become dissatisfied with his administration.
According to the statement, “The reality is that Governor Ademola Adeleke has, in the opinion of many, failed woefully in the discharge of his responsibilities. This is why many Osun voters are determined to vote him out in the August 15, 2026, governorship election.
“The signals emerging from across Osun State are clear. There is a growing indication that a significant number of voters have rejected the current administration and are prepared to embrace a new direction.”
The governor further advised Davido to focus on preparing his uncle for life after office instead of making what he described as emotional appeals.
“Rather than attempting to influence Governor Hope Uzodimma through emotional appeals, Davido should concentrate on helping his uncle prepare for life after office, as the people of Osun appear ready to cast their votes massively in favour of the APC candidate,” the statement added.
In a further swipe at the singer and the Osun governor, the statement said, “Perhaps, Davido should also begin making preparations to officially sign his uncle as a dancer in his musical band because, judging by the mood of the electorate, he may well be out of a political job after the August 15, 2026, governorship election.”
The exchange comes ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, where Governor Adeleke is seeking a second term in office.
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