An X user has accused Afrobeats star Davido of using emotional blackmail to influence voters ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026. The accusation came in response to Davido's public call for Osun residents to vote against the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move that has sparked widespread debate on social media.
Davido's Campaign Message and the Accusation
On August 10, 2026, X user @Onsogbu, identified as Senior Pst Okezie James Atañi, quoted a post by David Adeleke in which the singer urged Osun residents to reject the APC. In the post, Davido wrote: "Anybody supporting APC in Osun state is an enemy of progress! Lessons will be learnt this weekend."
Quoting the post directly, the user responded: "David Adeleke @davido emotional blackmail WILL NOT work this time...... Osun state is not FAMILY INHERITANCE." The accusation was accompanied by a graphic titled "The Adeleke Family: Institutional and Political Power," which outlined the family's political reach across Osun State.
The Adeleke Family Political Tree
The infographic traced the family's lineage from Chief Raji Ayoola Adeleke and included the late Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, a former governor of Osun State, and current Governor Ademola Adeleke, who has been in office since 2022. It also listed Davido as Chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund, along with relatives occupying positions as commissioners, local government chairmen, and federal appointees.
The graphic circulated widely ahead of the election, in which Governor Adeleke, Davido's uncle, is seeking re-election under the Accord Party banner against APC challenger Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji. Davido has been actively campaigning for his uncle, focusing on youth mobilisation while publicly criticising the opposition.
Social Media Reactions Favour Davido
Instead of turning on Davido, most social media users directed their frustration at the X user who made the accusation. @Hassan_xas wrote: "Pray for greatness in your family. They're not imposing themselves on the people of Osun state. They were been elected, we all have the right to vote and be voted for, you can contest for an election too or tell someone from your family to contest. It's your right."
@glamour_porsche argued: "Chairman, Osun Sports trust fund is not a civil service or political appointment just like a university chancellor. The appointment is about fundraising and advocacy etc Know the difference ok! If you're appointed as one, you will use your own money."
@Ogazie22 quipped: "People get strength for bad things oo, Because of politics Una don go organise family tree." @iam_toygun challenged the original poster: "Wetin concern you with Osun State, did we complain to you? Olori rírún."
@_Dochez took aim at the user's credibility: "You were disgracing yourself here when you only had 'pastor' to your name. Now, the disgrace has tripled as you added 'senior' to the pastor that has caused you your sense of reasoning. My brother, you can do better, but only when you leave APC and allow your brain to reset."
@ajilore19424 questioned the user's stake in the matter: "We osun people will like it like that what's ur own Are you from osun state? No Why re u so much concern about osun more than ur village?" @ObidientAgbero was equally pointed: "Bad belle make we see James Atani family achievement. Osun people dey talk and Abia state man dey talk rubbish. Yoruba people in APC should caution this guy."
Davido's Appeal to Donald Trump
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Davido appealed directly to U.S. President Donald Trump over concerns surrounding the upcoming Osun governorship election. He warned of rising tension, intimidation, and possible disruption of the democratic process, stressing that residents deserve a peaceful and transparent vote. Davido emphasised that international attention is needed to safeguard democracy, urging authorities to ensure safety and respect for every ballot cast.
