Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has replied Afrobeats star Davido over the August 15 Osun governorship election, telling the singer to prepare to sign his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, as a dancer if he loses the poll. The remarks came after Davido called for a peaceful, free and fair election in Osun State.
Davido, who heads the youth mobilisation campaign for Adeleke’s re-election, urged an unnamed politician from Imo State to allow Osun voters to decide the election. Although he did not mention Uzodimma by name, the Imo governor chairs the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the poll.
In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Uzodimma said Davido should appeal to Osun voters instead.
“It is rather pedestrian for Davido to direct such an appeal. Instead, his appeal should be directed to the people of Osun State, who will ultimately decide the election’s outcome through their votes,” Nwaogwugwu said.
Uzodimma also criticised Adeleke’s administration, saying many Osun voters wanted a new government.
“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,” he said.
He then advised Davido to focus on his uncle’s future outside politics.
“Rather than attempting to influence Governor Hope Uzodimma through emotional appeals, Davido should concentrate on helping his uncle prepare for life after office.
“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.”
