Nigerian singer David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has publicly refuted reports that gunmen attacked the convoy of Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. In a statement that quickly drew public attention, Davido described the circulating reports as outright falsehoods, asserting that the actual event was a fight outside the palace that had no connection to the governor or his movement.
Davido's Denial on Social Media
Davido, whose uncle is Governor Adeleke, issued a direct denial on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, August 19. He wrote: "Lies! It was a fight outside the palace that had nothing to do with us! The people love excellency." The singer's pushback came in response to reports suggesting that the governor's convoy had come under gunfire in the state capital. He offered no further details about the nature of the altercation outside the palace or who was involved.
Background of the Incident
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has been a prominent political figure in the state, and reports of any security threat involving his convoy were bound to attract national attention. Osogbo, as the state capital, is at the centre of political activity in Osun State. Davido's swift denial suggests the family was keen to get ahead of what it viewed as a misleading narrative. The singer stressed that residents of the state hold the governor in high regard, using the phrase "the people love excellency" to reinforce his point that the atmosphere surrounding the governor remains supportive.
No Official Statement from Government
No official statement from the Osun State Government or the governor's media office was provided at the time of this report. The denial from Davido, who is a nephew of the governor, remains the most prominent public response to the allegations. The singer's intervention has shifted the narrative, with many now questioning the veracity of the initial reports of an attack on the governor's convoy. According to the original report by Legit.ng, authored by Bada Yusuf, the incident was described as a fight outside the palace unrelated to the governor, and Davido's denial underscores the family's effort to correct what they see as misinformation.
