By: Odeh Favour
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, alongside his award-winning musician nephew, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have come under heavy fire across social media platforms following reports surrounding the governor’s recent political posture and support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The intense online backlash erupted following declarations that the Osun State Governor promised to deliver the state for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. Reports further revealed that Governor Adeleke, who was included in the APC Presidential Campaign Council, has been appointed as the coordinator of the City Boy Movement in Osun State.
This recent development has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians, many of whom recalled the governor’s fiery rhetoric during the Osun governorship election, where he vowed never to allow the APC to maintain a stronghold in the state.
The controversy has equally pulled Davido into the fray, with netizens resurfacing his old social media posts where he vehemently opposed the APC. In one of the viral posts currently circulating online, the music star had written, “Anybody supporting APC in Osun is an enemy of progress”.
Reactions monitored on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) highlight deep disappointment and accusations of political betrayal.
An X user, @kokomatic, reflected on historical political dynamics, writing: “Just imagine if Rauf Aregbesola and the APC in Osun had given the rerun ticket to Ademola Adeleke instead of Mudashir Hussein in 2017, after the death of Isiaka Adeleke (Serubawon). That breakaway from the Adeleke family and their supporters is one of the reasons Osun is not under APC today, even though Governor Oyetola defeated the…”
Another commenter, @AwoOluu, expressed strong frustration over the political shift: “If the incumbent governor had also joined the APC some months ago, it would have saved our party a lot of stress and unnecessary spending. Governor Adeleke will join the APC in 2027, and life will go on. Sometimes, forgiving an old enemy and working with them, especially in politics, can be a smart strategic move. That person will have a lot to prove to you. We keep learning in this game”.
@AwoOluu added: “I know you guys love Davido but that nigga is fake asf .. you wonder why everyone in the industry doesn’t rate him. He lacks credibility, integrity and he’s so cruel and it pains me you guys can’t see it! Everything is about money right? Now you guys need to make this make sense? When Ademola Adeleke needed the support of the people of Osun State, the APC was portrayed as evil. Many people stood firmly with him till the end, and some even lost their lives. Many women became widows, many children were left fatherless and motherless, and many elderly parents had to bury their own children for his sake. Yet barely two months later, what did Ademola Adeleke do? He spat on their sacrifice. This is a very big disappointment in the history of the Adeleke family. Senator Ademola Adeleke Jackson is a shame. You have insulted the people of Osun State”.
Joining the criticism, @SEA KING stated: “You and ur dancing governor uncle are enemy of progress. Una go learn lesson toooo Abi ?”
Highlighting perceived political inconsistency, @samuelorio posted: “The Adeleke family is showing what many would call political double standards. You don’t want APC to rule Osun State, yet you support the same APC to rule Nigeria. How does that make sense? Make it make sense”.
Questioning public reliance on celebrity influence, @EMOJ_01 remarked: “Some Nigerians are so politically clueless and emotionally driven that they need a celebrity to tell them who to vote for. Una no fit think for una self again? If your PVC needs a celebrity’s instruction before you can make a decision, you’re insane”.
Similarly, @boxypiper noted: “Davido and his family don’t want APC ruling Osun State, but they’re okay with APC ruling Nigeria. Make it make sense”.
Pointing out the sudden silence from the musician, @Francis133 wrote: “If you watch Vdm last video on instagram I swear you will never take Davido serious again, the same Davido that stood with his uncle against Apc in the last Osun state governorship election is now mute after his uncle is now campaigning for Apc for presidential election”.
Calling out the pop star directly, @Jude Heavenly asked: “Your uncle is supporting APC and Tinubu, who is he?”
Expressing expectations for an official response, @GreatCbscjim stated: “I hope Davido will address this to his audience Tbh”.
Analyzing the broader political maneuvering, @atetetmarho wrote: “Wickedness aside let’s sit back and applaud this man’s brilliance when it comes to politics I can say he’s that one politician that really knows how to exploit Nigerians stupidity”.
Reiterating the contradiction, @pbtips commented: “Davido and his family doesn’t want APC in Osun state but they want APC for Nigerians”.
Mocking the change in online activity, @unkle_renzoo stated:
“By now, @davido would have made over 100 posts in defense of his uncle | love this energy! I fucking love it! Wake up Naija! Wake up!.”
Expressing deep cynicism, @Geezyprotips added: “As long itis beneficial to him, he no s d you. Na who dey go trust person wey scam his followers millions of dollars i pity”.
Predicting further political realignment, @Tutsy22 declared: “For someone who is shameless, the next move for him is to join OFFICIALLY APC”.
Admitting feelings of betrayal, @Moweyyyy wrote: “Anybody supporting APC in Osun state is an enemy of progress, Na so them carry us handicap, I come dey feel like fool bcs I follow defend”.
Alleging political arrangements, @FSYusuff posted: “Davido’s uncle will rig Osun state for Tinubu. That’s him keeping his part of the deal. We are cooked”.
Expressing overall disillusionment with political figures, @callmeuchman noted:
“It’s clear that politicians only shout and cry when things don’t go their way. I’m honestly disappointed”.
Condemning the governor’s actions, @Buggzyie wrote: “Gov Ademola Adeleke is dancing on the graves of Osun people who gave their lives for him to win a second term and Davido is mute”.
Concluding the wave of online reactions, @BOGER011 posted: “Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke is now APC dancer and artist of the year @davido, what can you say about the gigs that your uncle just collect”.
