Afrobeats superstar Davido has fired back at Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo after the governor publicly ridiculed his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, for his love of dancing. The clash unfolded on Thursday, August 6, when Okpebholo, speaking at an APC campaign rally in support of governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji, mocked Adeleke's dancing habit, suggesting it reflected poor leadership and distraction from governance.
Okpebholo's Attack at APC Rally
At the rally, Okpebholo told supporters: "Before somebody signs paper, he will dance. Are you not tired? For four years, this man has been dancing. Before he takes breakfast, before he drinks tea, he will dance." The Edo governor also linked Adeleke to former Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki, urging voters to reject both. "That man is Obaseki's friend. You know we kicked Obaseki out of Edo. So, we have to kick his friend out of this place too. A lot of people 'chopped' Obaseki's money, but they never voted for him," he said.
Davido's Sharp Response
Davido, who was in Osun State for the final leg of his uncle's re-election campaign, chose not to engage in a verbal war. Instead, the singer dug up Okpebholo's controversial WAEC result, which reportedly showed the governor passed only one subject out of seven, and shared it on his Instagram page. The move was widely seen as a pointed reminder that those questioning others' competence should first examine their own records.
This is not the first time Davido has clashed with political figures; he earlier had a run-in with Governor Hope Uzodinma. His decision to release the WAEC document has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many users weighing in on the irony of the situation.
Netizens React
Social media users were quick to comment on Davido's post. @unclebobo_fx wrote: "Whoever sent davido this guys result don give am premium content, God abeg, it’s funny how the pple leading this country na like this their waec dey… they wrote when MIRACLE CENTERS never de exist." @chucksijere shared: "I hope he gets involved in the politics not only because his uncle is running for governor. He is a global voice with the influence to call out bad actors in ways that will reverberate throughout the globe. Monday na gateman material."
Davido's Broader Political Engagement
Davido's involvement in his uncle's campaign has been notable. He has also taken a swipe at MC Oluomo, the transport union chief, in a separate Instagram story post on Monday, July 27, 2026. Writing in pidgin English, he said: "@kingmcoluomo dem say u Dey game ... I doubt lol look ur mirror." These actions underscore Davido's growing role as a political influencer, using his platform to call out perceived hypocrisy and defend his family's political interests.
The feud highlights the intersection of entertainment and politics in Nigeria, where celebrities increasingly wade into political discourse, leveraging their massive followings to shape public opinion. As the Osun State governorship election approaches, the exchange between Davido and Okpebholo adds a dramatic layer to the campaign, drawing national attention to Adeleke's re-election bid.
