Music superstar Davido has expressed excitement after personally witnessing a private phone call between his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The conversation came on the heels of a major presidential intervention directing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to vacate a court order that had frozen Osun State Government bank accounts.
Presidential Directive and Peace Gesture
President Tinubu ordered the EFCC to take immediate steps to reverse the court-ordered freeze, citing concerns about the timing given the upcoming governorship election in the state. To further ease tensions, the president personally called Governor Adeleke on Thursday to inform him of the directive—a move widely interpreted as a peace-making gesture between the presidency and the Osun government.
Davido, who was present during the call, took to social media to share his excitement. In a tweet that quickly went viral, he wrote: "I was there live! I witnessed history!!" The Afrobeats star's post underscored the significance of the moment, as the president reached out directly to his uncle amid a heated political climate.
Mixed Reactions From Nigerians
The president's intervention sparked a flurry of online reactions, with opinions sharply divided over its implications. Some users praised the move as a necessary corrective, while others questioned the president's authority to interfere with a court order and the EFCC's independence.
- @mmanuanwu_ifenkili commented: "Las las nobody is against Tinubu when they're direct beneficiary"
- @olayimartha wrote: "The plan is to japa and pray for this country from abroad!"
- @ralph_newrevelation observed: "It means EFCC is working on instructions from Mr president."
- @olajumokeoyedayo_oyedepo shared: "9days to Victory, imole till 2030"
- @j.orits said: "So the president can now do and undo. No more checks and balances in Nigerian supposed democracy! no arm can put him under check"
- @francisco_godwin_jp questioned: "Does the president have right to go against court orders? This shows that the judiciary is well controlled by the federal government. Fear who no fear APC"
- @precious.danielss commented: "They're playing you and you are shining teeth, mugu"
Davido's Jab at MC Oluomo
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that Davido also waded into a simmering dispute between MC Oluomo and his uncle, Governor Adeleke. In an Instagram story posted on Monday, July 27, 2026, Davido took a pointed jab at the transport union chief, writing in pidgin English: "@kingmcoluomo dem say u Dey game ... I doubt lol look ur mirror."
The singer's comments add another layer to his active involvement in Osun State politics, as he continues to defend his uncle publicly.
Context of the EFCC Controversy
The EFCC had obtained a court order freezing Osun State Government accounts, a move that drew criticism from supporters of Governor Adeleke, who claimed it was politically motivated ahead of the governorship election. President Tinubu's intervention, which included the personal call to Adeleke, signals an attempt to de-escalate the situation and ensure a fair electoral process.
As the election draws near, the political atmosphere in Osun remains tense, with both the ruling party and the opposition gearing up for a fierce contest. Davido's presence at the call and his public reaction have added a celebrity dimension to the unfolding political drama, capturing the attention of millions of fans and political observers alike.
