Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma responded to Afrobeats star Davido after the musician urged an unnamed Imo politician to ensure a free and fair governorship election in Osun State. Davido, who has been campaigning for his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke, claimed that a politician from Imo was planning to meddle in the Osun poll and called for the individual to let Osun voters decide freely.
The governor’s office, through Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, dismissed Davido’s appeal as 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,” Nwaogwugwu said, adding that Uzodimma remains committed to a peaceful, free and credible election while the APC continues to campaign for its candidate Bola Oyebamiji.
Uzodimma also criticized Governor Adeleke’s performance, asserting that many Osun voters are ready for change. He argued that the electorate’s mood signals a rejection of the current administration and suggested Davido focus on his uncle’s post‑political future.
“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,” Uzodimma concluded.
Source: www.gistreel.com
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!