Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to Afrobeats superstar Davido after the singer appealed to an unnamed politician from Imo State to allow a free and fair governorship election in Osun State.
Davido, who has been campaigning for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, recently alleged that an Imo politician was planning to interfere in the August 15 governorship election. He urged the individual to allow Osun residents freely choose their next governor.
Responding through his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Governor Uzodimma described Davido’s appeal as misplaced.
“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 governor maintained that he remains committed to a peaceful, free and credible election, stressing that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would continue campaigning for its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.
Nwaogwugwu also claimed that Governor Adeleke had failed to meet the expectations of many Osun residents, alleging that voters were ready for a change in leadership.
“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 further advised Davido to focus on preparing his uncle for life after office rather than making 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.
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.”