Afrobeats star Davido has publicly attacked the All Progressives Congress (APC) after a video of the Ooni of Ife praising Governor Ademola Adeleke went viral, declaring that anyone supporting the APC in Osun State is 'an enemy of progress.'
Davido's Reaction to Ooni's Praise
The singer's comments came after footage circulated online showing the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, heaping praise on Adeleke during the commissioning of the Ile-Ife flyover bridge and road dualisation project. The clip sparked a wave of discussion online, and Davido did not hold back in sharing his view.
Questioning the logic of opposing visible development, the singer said, "APC is just backward. Why would they be doing anything to stop progress? I thought y'all were progressive?"
Davido's Campaign Message to Voters
The Grammy-nominated artist went even further with his remarks, directly targeting voters who might be considering the APC ahead of the weekend's election. "Anybody supporting APC in Osun State is an enemy of progress. Lessons will be learnt this weekend," Davido stated.
His comments reflect a level of political engagement that has grown steadily over recent months. In April, Davido was formally appointed to the Youth Mobilisation arm of the campaign council backing Adeleke's bid for a second term. Since then, he has made multiple appearances in the state, leaning on his considerable influence among young Nigerians to energise support for his uncle.
Davido's Political Involvement Sparks Attention
Speaking at a recent campaign rally, Davido explained that his return to Osun was not just an obligation born of family ties. Despite being in the middle of a tour and fresh off an album release, he said he chose to come back because he genuinely wanted to witness the state's development firsthand and cared deeply about the welfare of his people.
His visibility in Osun politics has kept him at the centre of public conversation, with many observers noting how actively he has stepped into the campaign space for a sitting governor who also happens to be his uncle.
Legit.ng earlier reported that Davido is clearly leaving no stone unturned in his support for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State. The Afrobeats star was recently filmed walking through what appeared to be a partially built or damaged structure as part of the Imole Youth Council's campaign for the governor's re-election, and the footage quickly went viral. In the clip, Davido is seen moving through a construction or demolition site alongside a group of men in what observers described as a security-detail-like formation.
