Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to comments made by Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, telling the singer to prepare to sign his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, as a dancer after the poll.

Although the singer did not mention Uzodimma by name, he urged the politician to promote peace and allow the people of Osun State to freely elect their preferred candidate.

Reacting in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu on Thursday, Uzodimma said Davido should direct his appeal to Osun voters rather than to him.

The governor also predicted defeat for Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking re-election, claiming the electorate had lost confidence in his administration.

“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,” the statement read.

“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.”

Uzodimma further advised Davido to begin preparing his uncle for life after office instead of making emotional appeals.

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