Afrobeats star Davido has issued a direct warning to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo following the re-election victory of his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, in the Osun State governorship election. The warning came after Okpebholo had mocked Adeleke's dancing habit during a campaign rally for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Osun.
Okpebholo's Campaign Remarks
In a campaign video that circulated during the final days of the Osun election, Okpebholo addressed Osun voters, questioning whether they were tired of seeing their governor dance. He said, "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."
Okpebholo also linked Adeleke's dancing to his alleged absences from governors' meetings in Abuja and took a swipe at the state of Osun roads, joking that his car tyres were made to "dance and shake" while driving through the state.
Davido's Instagram Response
Following Adeleke's victory, Davido posted a message on his Instagram story, tagging Okpebholo. He wrote: "@mondayokpebholo get ready my brother !!! Make I sleep first nah me and u 2moro." The post signaled that the singer, who had been closely watching the campaign commentary, intended to address the governor's remarks after the election result.
This is not the first time Davido has publicly supported his uncle during the Osun governorship race. Earlier reports noted his emotional reaction when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke the winner.
Adeleke's Victory and Aftermath
After the results were declared, Adeleke broke his silence, revealing that President Bola Tinubu personally telephoned him with congratulations. Adeleke also called on his defeated opponent, Senator Fatai Oyebamiji, to acknowledge the outcome. Speaking to journalists, Adeleke said the win belonged to the people of Osun State, describing it as proof that residents appreciated his administration's work in infrastructure, education, and agriculture during his first term.
The confrontation between Davido and Okpebholo highlights the ongoing political tensions in the region, with the singer now promising a response to the Edo governor's earlier mockery.
