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 State.
The singer, who has been actively campaigning for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, had alleged that an Imo politician was planning to interfere in the election, urging the individual to allow Osun residents freely choose their next governor.
Reacting through his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Uzodimma dismissed the singer’s remarks, insisting his appeal was misplaced.
“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 said.
The governor maintained that he remains committed to a peaceful, free and credible election, adding that the APC would continue to campaign for its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji.
He also claimed Governor Adeleke had failed in office and alleged that many Osun voters were ready for a change.
“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.
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 added.