Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to Davido’s comments on the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, telling the Afrobeats star to prepare to sign his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, as a dancer if he loses the poll.
Davido had, during a press conference on Wednesday, appealed to a politician from Imo State to ensure a peaceful, free and fair election in Osun on August 15. Although he did not mention Uzodimma by name, he urged the politician to allow Osun residents decide the outcome of the election without interference.
Reacting through a statement issued on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Uzodimma said Davido should direct his message to Osun voters instead of him.
The governor also predicted that Adeleke would be voted out of office, claiming many residents of the state had become dissatisfied with his administration.
The statement read:
“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.”
Uzodimma further advised Davido to focus on helping his uncle prepare for life after office rather than making emotional appeals ahead of the election.
Taking a swipe at the singer, the governor added:
“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.”
