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Davido slams APC, calls them 'backward' for opposing Osun development projects

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Afrobeats star Davido criticized the APC for allegedly hindering progress in Osun State.
  • He reacted to a large crowd at the inauguration of the Lagere Flyover in Ile-Ife, built by his uncle Governor Ademola Adeleke.
  • Davido defended his uncle's administration and questioned the APC's opposition to development projects.

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, known as Davido, has publicly criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party of attempting to obstruct progress in Osun State. His remarks came as he reacted to the significant turnout for the inauguration of the Lagere Flyover in Ile-Ife, a project spearheaded by his uncle and Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke.

Davido, a consistent supporter of Governor Adeleke, shared videos and commentary from the inauguration event on his X account. Expressing his enthusiasm about the crowd, he wrote, "Jesus, see Ile-Ife crowd!! For @AAdeleke_01!!! Done deal! You can’t stop God’s project!!" He further questioned the APC's stance, asking, "APC is just backward. Why would they be doing anything to stop progress? Thought y’all were progressives??"

Jesus, see Ile-Ife crowd!! For @AAdeleke_01!!! Done deal! You can’t stop God’s project!!

— DavidoReacting to the large crowd at the inauguration of the Lagere Flyover.

The singer also appeared to dismiss the APC's efforts, suggesting that paying influencers would not change the outcome. "Belt to ass this weekend!!!! If you like, pay 100,000 influencers nah. Free hotel and food, dem come for," he posted.

APC is just backward. Why would they be doing anything to stop progress? Thought y’all were progressives??

— DavidoCriticizing the APC's alleged opposition to development projects.

The inauguration ceremony marked the opening of the Lagere Flyover and the dualization of the Mayfair Roundabout–Palace Junction Road in Ile-Ife. The flyover, a key infrastructure project by the Adeleke administration, was initiated in May 2024 to alleviate traffic congestion in the busy Lagere area. The project, including road expansion, is reported to have cost approximately ₦14.9 billion.

Davido's strong defense of his uncle's administration comes ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Governor Adeleke, running under the Accord Party, faces competition from the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, among others. Davido has consistently used his social media presence to support and promote his uncle's political career and administration.

Belt to ass this weekend!!!! If you like, pay 100,000 influencers nah. Free hotel and food, dem come for.

— DavidoDismissing the effectiveness of paid influencers at political events.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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