Davido had one of his most turbulent weeks on social media, trading blows online with several high-profile personalities during the period surrounding the Osun state governorship election. The Afrobeats superstar threw his full weight behind his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, who was at the centre of the electoral contest. Davido was vocal on his platforms before, during, and after the election, using his massive following to speak up for his family and respond to critics.
Davido vs Former Osun Governor Oyetola
During the heat of the Osun state governorship election, former Osun state governor Gboyega Oyetola was one of those the DMW label boss repeatedly took a swipe at on social media. One of the highlights was the moment Davido reacted to the reported victory of Accord in the hometown of former Oyetola. “We dey flog Oyetola for him hometown!!! I don order case of Martell like this,” Davido wrote in a viral tweet.
Davido Slams Edo State Governor Online
Davido took a swipe at Edo state governor Monday Okpebholo after the latter mocked his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, for dancing. In a clapback, Davido posted the governor's WAEC result online, an action which sparked mixed reactions, including pressure for the singer to apologise to the governor. However, in a post-election interview, Davido stated that he has no plans to apologise.
Davido and Honourable Faleke Trade Words Online
Davido made headlines after he called on House of Representatives member Hon. James Faleke to respect the wishes of the people of Osun and refrain from allegedly mounting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the outcome of the gubernatorial election. Responding to the DMW label boss, Faleke, who said he was in Osun to support his party's candidate, fired at Davido to focus on his music and leave politics.
Davido and Sowore Go Head-to-Head
Davido and activist Omoyele Sowore clashed on social media after the latter made remarks about the singer's uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, ahead of Saturday's governorship election. Sowore had criticised Adeleke's administration and questioned the governor's capacity to lead the state. Sowore described Adeleke as “brainless” and claimed he had “nothing upstairs.” Davido fired back at Sowore, describing him as an “Arindin,” a Yoruba word referring to someone considered unintelligent. Responding, the activist turned the insult back on Davido and directed his criticism at Adeleke.
Davido Calls Out President Tinubu
During the heat of the Osun election, Davido called on President Bola Tinubu on X to call members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to order. However, in an unexpected twist, the singer would later take down a tweet he made about the president and the 2027 presidential election.
Davido and Singer Wande Coal Drag Each Other Online
Shortly after his uncle's victory at the polls, Davido was caught in a heated exchange with singer Wande Coal over an unreleased version of the latter's hit song Come My Way. Davido, while speaking about the song during an interview, made comments that did not appear to go down well with Wande Coal. Reacting, Wande Coal questioned why Davido expected to have a say in the release plan of a song that belonged to him, declaring that the track had performed well without Davido's verse. The exchange soon escalated with the duo throwing jabs at each other.
Meanwhile, the Adeleke family celebrated Davido after his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, secured victory at the Osun governorship election. A video circulating online captured the emotional moment the governor's children, Folashade, Nikos, and BRED, gave Davido a standing ovation and a round of applause, publicly honouring the singer for his contributions to the family's political campaign.
