Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma has responded to Afrobeats star Davido following the singer’s appeal for a peaceful and credible governorship election in Osun State.

Davido, who has been campaigning for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, recently urged an unnamed politician from Imo State to allow Osun residents freely choose their next governor without interference.

Uzodinma Responds

In a statement issued through his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Uzodinma described Davido’s appeal as misplaced.

According to the governor, as Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, he remains committed to ensuring a peaceful, free and credible election while the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues campaigning for its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.

“It is rather pedestrian for Davido to direct such an appeal to the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum simply because his wife is from Imo State. Instead, his appeal should be directed to the people of Osun State, who will ultimately decide the election’s outcome through their votes,” the statement read.

Predicts Adeleke’s Defeat

Uzodinma also criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, claiming the governor had failed in his responsibilities and that many voters were ready for a change.

“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,” he said.

The governor further advised Davido to prepare his uncle for life after politics, suggesting the singer could include Adeleke in his music career if he loses the election.

“Rather than attempting to influence Governor Hope Uzodinma 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,” the statement added.

The exchange comes as political campaigns intensify ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State.