Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has reacted after Afrobeats star David “Davido” Adeleke called on an unnamed politician to give room for a free and fair governorship election in Osun State.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, through his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Mr Uzodimma urged the “Unavailable” crooner to direct his appeal to the electorate rather than to him.

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Mr Uzodimma urged the “Timeless” crooner to channel his energy into supporting Mr Adeleke after his expected defeat in the forthcoming governorship election, rather than making emotional appeals.

He also advised the singer to prepare to sign his uncle as a dancer in his music band, saying he could be out of a political job if he loses the governorship election.

Mr Uzodimma noted, “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.

“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.”

Background

The latest exchange between Davido and Mr Uzodimma followed the freezing of bank accounts linked to the Osun State Government by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the alleged arrest and detention of Mr Adeleke’s supporters by the police.

The governorship election is scheduled to take place on 15 August, with Mr Adeleke running under the platform of the Accord Party (AP).