Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo, has responded to Davido‘s appeal for him not to “interfere” in the upcoming Osun governorship election, advising the singer to direct his concerns to voters instead.

Uzodimma, who chairs the All Progressives Congress (APC) national campaign council for the August 15 election, also took a swipe at Davido’s uncle, incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, describing his administration as a “woeful failure” and suggesting the singer should prepare to employ him as a dancer after the polls.

On Wednesday, Davido addressed supporters of the Accord Party in Osogbo, saying he had heard rumours of alleged plans by Uzodimma to disrupt the election.

The Grammy-nominated Afrobeats star pleaded that residents of Osun should be allowed to choose their preferred candidate in a peaceful contest.

But in a statement issued on Thursday by Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, his special assistant on electronic and creative media, Uzodimma said Davido’s appeal was misplaced and should have been directed to the people of Osun, not to him.

“It is rather pedestrian for Davido to direct such an appeal to the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum simply because his wife is from Imo State,” the statement reads.

“Instead, his appeal should be directed to the people of Osun State, who are the ones that will ultimately decide the outcome of the election through their votes.”

The governor reaffirmed his commitment to a peaceful electoral process, adding that the APC would continue to appeal to the conscience of Osun voters to support Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the party’s candidate.

“The #PeoplesGovernor of Imo State, who also serves as the Chairman of the APC National Campaign Council for the Osun State Governorship Election, has consistently preached peace and reaffirmed his commitment to a peaceful, free, and credible election,” it added.

“He has repeatedly maintained that the APC will continue to appeal to the conscience of the Osun electorate to support and elect the party’s candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO).”

Uzodimma called out Adeleke, arguing that Osun voters are determined to oust him. The governor also suggested that Davido focus on helping his uncle prepare for life after office rather than making emotional appeals to him.

“The reality is that Governor Ademola Adeleke has, in the opinion of many, failed woefully in the discharge of his responsibilities. This is why many Osun voters are determined to vote him out in the August 15, 2026 governorship election,” he said.

“The signals emerging from across Osun State are clear. There is a growing indication that a significant number of voters have rejected the current administration and are prepared to embrace a new direction.

“Rather than attempting to influence Governor Hope Uzodimma through emotional appeals, Davido should concentrate on helping his uncle prepare for life after office, as the people of Osun appear ready to cast their votes massively in favour of the APC candidate.

“Perhaps, Davido should also begin making preparations to officially sign his uncle as a dancer in his musical band, because judging by the mood of the electorate, he may well be out of a political job after the August 15, 2026 governorship election.”

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