Afrobeats superstar Davido has revealed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio and billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote personally called him to delete a tweet he posted during the Osun state governorship election 2026. He made the disclosure in an interview on News Central TV, monitored by Legit.ng, days after he publicly criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the federal government over the handling of the election.
Davido Alleges Massive Vote Buying by APC in Osun
The singer, a member of the Accord Party, had campaigned openly for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, who stood as the party's candidate in the August 15 poll. In the interview aired on Tuesday, August 18, Davido alleged that significant amounts of money were transported into the state in an attempt to swing the result.
“If you saw the cash these people (APC) brought to the election that day, if they had gotten away with that election, Nigeria would have been finished by now because the blueprint of Nigerian election would have been violence and vote buying,” he said.
Davido Says His Camp Spent No Money on Election Day
Davido added that his side refused to spend money on the day of the vote. He also mentioned that Akpabio and Dangote contacted him directly. “We didn't spend a dime on the election day. Akpabio, that is like my godfather, and Aliko Dangote called me to delete my tweets,” he said, without providing further detail on the nature of the tweet or the conversations.
The interview has since gone viral on social media, with many Nigerians reacting to the claims. Davido’s remarks come after he publicly backed his uncle in the election, which saw Governor Adeleke secure a decisive victory.
Davido Hails Adeleke's Victory and Family Support
Beyond the allegations, Davido used the interview to commend his uncle's resilience, urging other state governors to look to Adeleke as a model. “My uncle should be an example to other governors. With all odds against us, my uncle still won,” he said. He also mentioned that his father, Adedeji Adeleke, provided moral support throughout the campaign period. “Even my dad was praying and fasting seven times a day for my uncle,” he said.
Legit.ng recalls that Governor Adeleke won the 2026 Osun election, polling 511,067 votes against 444,815 votes for Bola Oyebamiji, the APC candidate, and 17,180 votes for Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The governor secured 19 of the state's local government areas, while Oyebamiji claimed 11.
Davido's Comments Spark Reactions Online
Davido’s comments have also sparked mixed reactions online, particularly after a resurfaced interview from Sunday, August 16, 2026, in which he revealed that his late uncle, Isiaka Adeleke, was the first politician in the family before Ademola Adeleke later followed in his footsteps. Some Nigerians questioned the idea of political leadership being passed down within a family as though it were an inheritance.
The viral interview continues to trend on social media, with many awaiting further clarification from Davido or the officials mentioned. The outcome of the Osun election has been officially declared, with Adeleke's victory confirmed by INEC, and the focus now shifts to the post-election period and the allegations raised.
