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Prepare to sign your uncle as dancer after election loss, Uzodimma tells Davido

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma responded to Afrobeats star Davido's appeal for a free and fair Osun State governorship election.
  • Uzodimma dismissed Davido's concerns, predicting defeat for the singer's uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, and suggesting Davido prepare to sign his uncle as a dancer.
  • The exchange precedes the August 15, 2026, election where Adeleke seeks re-election against the APC candidate.

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has dismissed Afrobeats star Davido's concerns about the upcoming Osun State governorship election, suggesting the singer should focus on his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke's, potential post-election career as a dancer. Davido had appealed to an unnamed politician from Imo State to ensure a free and fair election, alleging rumors of interference.

The reality is that Governor Ademola Adeleke has, in the opinion of many, failed woefully in the discharge of his responsibilities. This is why many Osun voters are determined to vote him out in the August 15, 2026, governorship election.

— Ambrose NwaogwugwuUzodimma's Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, commenting on Governor Adeleke's performance.

Uzodimma, through his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, stated that Davido should direct his appeals to Osun voters. The governor predicted a defeat for Governor Ademola Adeleke, claiming the electorate has lost confidence in his administration. "The reality is that Governor Ademola Adeleke has, in the opinion of many, failed woefully in the discharge of his responsibilities," the statement read.

The governor advised Davido to help his uncle prepare for life after office, as he believes Osun voters are ready to support the APC candidate. Uzodimma sarcastically suggested Davido "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."

Rather than attempting to influence Governor Hope Uzodimma through emotional appeals, Davido should concentrate on helping his uncle prepare for life after office, as the people of Osun appear ready to cast their votes massively in favour of the APC candidate.

— Ambrose NwaogwugwuUzodimma's aide advising Davido on his political involvement.

The Osun governorship election is scheduled for August 15, 2026, with Governor Ademola Adeleke seeking a second term.

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.

— Ambrose NwaogwugwuUzodimma's aide making a sarcastic remark about Governor Adeleke's electoral prospects.
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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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