Afrobeats musician Davido asked an unidentified Imo State politician to permit a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma reacted.

The artist, who has been actively supporting his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, claimed that an Imo politician was preparing to meddle in the election and urged the person to let Osun people freely select their next governor.

Uzodimma responded through Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, dismissing the singer’s comments and claiming his plea was inappropriate.

“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,” he said.

The governor reaffirmed his commitment to a free, credible, and peaceful election, and he added that the APC would keep running its candidate for governor, Bola Oyebamiji.

Additionally, he asserted that many Osun voters were eager for a change and that Governor Adeleke had failed in his role.

“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.

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,” he added.