Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, known professionally as Davido, has publicly declared he will never support Nigeria’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), sparking a heated exchange with activist and politician Omoyele Sowore on X.
In a post from his verified account, the singer wrote emphatically: “I can never support APC in my life!!!” The statement drew immediate reaction, including a direct response from Sowore, who challenged Davido’s political positioning and his family’s influence in Osun State politics.
Davido replied to Sowore with a personal insult, writing: “Ur a useless man.”
Sowore countered by accusing the Adeleke family of political opportunism. “Now you know, @Davido. You guys thought you could have it both ways, opportunism and political hedging,” he wrote. He further alleged that the family seeks to maintain control over Osun State’s resources while aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration at the federal level. “You want your family to keep controlling the Osun State purse while embracing the same monstrous Tinubu @officialabat establishment at the federal level,” Sowore added.
The confrontation highlights the intersection of celebrity influence and party politics in Nigeria. Davido has long been a visible supporter of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State. His latest declaration sharpens the contrast between his personal stance and his family’s political engagements.
Previous meetings between Davido, his father Chief Adedeji Adeleke, Governor Adeleke, and President Tinubu — at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and at Tinubu’s Ikoyi residence — had fueled speculation about a potential political realignment for the Osun governor. Those encounters, however, occurred amid broader maneuvering ahead of the state’s governorship election.
The latest exchange underscores how public figures navigate loyalty, influence, and accountability in Nigeria’s volatile political landscape. As the Adeleke family remains a dominant force in Osun, Davido’s refusal to endorse the APC adds a new layer to the conversation about entertainment, power, and dissent in Nigerian public life.
