Imo Governor Uzodimma Mocks Davido, Tells Him to Prepare Uncle Adeleke for Life After Osun Poll
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has replied to Afrobeats star David Adeleke (Davido) after the singer alleged that an unnamed Imo politician intended to meddle in the August 15 Osun State governorship election.
Although Davido did not name the individual, he claimed the person wanted to use the vote as a showcase of political power.
Uzodimma, who chairs the APC National Campaign Council for the Osun election, responded via a statement issued on Wednesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu.
The governor told Davido to address his appeal to the Osun electorate, who will decide the outcome, rather than to him.
Uzodimma described the singer’s comments as misplaced, noting that his familial tie to Imo State does not justify directing the plea to the governor.
The statement read, “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 reiterated his commitment to a peaceful, free and credible election, stressing that as Chairman of the APC National Campaign Council he has consistently advocated peace.
Uzodimma said the APC will continue to campaign for its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, by reaching out directly to voters across Osun.
The Imo governor also criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, claiming it has failed to deliver on promises to residents.
He added, “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.”
Uzodimma noted that feedback from various parts of the state shows voters are 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 said.
The governor did not supply specific polling data or other evidence to back his assessment.
Uzodimma further advised Davido to concentrate 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, as the people of Osun appear ready to cast their votes massively in favour of the APC candidate,” he said.
He also mocked Adeleke’s well‑known love of dancing, suggesting Davido could sign him as a dancer in his music band if he loses the election.
“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.
