…says Governor Adeleke would be defeated on August 15
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to Afrobeats star Davido after the singer urged an unnamed politician from Imo State to allow a free and fair governorship election in Osun.
Davido, who is leading the youth campaign mobilisation for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, had alleged that an Imo politician planned to interfere in the election and urged the individual to allow Osun residents decide their leader peacefully.
Reacting through his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Uzodimma said: “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. Instead, his appeal should be directed to the people of Osun State, who will ultimately decide the election’s outcome through their votes.”
He added that he remains committed to “a peaceful, free, and credible election” and said the APC would continue to canvass support for its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.
The governor also claimed Governor Ademola Adeleke had “failed woefully in the discharge of his responsibilities,” insisting many Osun voters were ready to replace him.
According to him: “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.”
Uzodimma further advised Davido to focus on his uncle’s future after the election instead of making emotional appeals.
“Rather than attempting to influence Governor Hope Uzodimma through emotional appeals, Davido should concentrate on helping his uncle prepare for life after office… 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,” he said.
