Nigerian music star Davido has publicly criticised former Osun State governor Gboyega Oyetola amid growing political tension in the state.
The singer made the remarks in a post shared on X in the early hours of Tuesday ahead of the upcoming Osun governorship election.
Davido Oyetola Osun Election Tension Grows
The Davido Oyetola Osun election discussion intensified after the singer accused Oyetola of pursuing an alleged political plan.
Davido described the former governor as “desperate” and claimed that the plan would not succeed.
However, the singer did not provide further details regarding the allegation.
Political Activities Increase Ahead of Osun Poll
The Davido Oyetola Osun election debate comes as political campaigns continue ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State.
Political parties and supporters have increased mobilisation efforts across the state in preparation for the poll.
The election is expected to attract strong competition among major political parties.
Davido Backing Adeleke’s Re-Election Campaign
The Davido Oyetola Osun election controversy also follows the singer’s recent announcement regarding his political involvement.
Davido had earlier stated that he would temporarily suspend some music activities to support the re-election campaign of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke.
The singer said he planned to participate actively in campaign activities ahead of the governorship election.
Oyetola Yet to Respond
As of the time of filing this report, Gboyega Oyetola had not publicly responded to Davido’s statement.
The Davido Oyetola Osun election issue has continued to generate reactions on social media platforms, with supporters from different political camps sharing opinions online.
Observers say political discussions in Osun are likely to intensify as the election date approaches.
