Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has rejected claims that he played a major role in mobilising young voters and influential personalities for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election.
Davido, who is the governor’s nephew, said he only supported his family and did not organise or bring other people into the campaign.
The singer made the clarification on Monday, August 17, 2026, while reacting to comments by All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, who highlighted the influence of young voters and prominent personalities in the election.
Israel had mentioned Davido among the influential figures who helped shape the political contest, citing the singer’s large youth following and alleged ability to mobilise artistes, influencers and other public figures.
Davido, however, strongly rejected the assessment.
“I brought no one! No one defended me! I backed my family on my own!! You guys r ruthless n disgusting! Eeewwww! I have done my job!” he wrote on social media.
The singer also expressed frustration with Nigerian politics, declaring that he no longer wants to be involved in the country’s political affairs.
“Nigerian politics is evil AND I DONT WANT TO BE A PART OF IT TILL GOD HELPS US!” Davido added.
His comments came shortly after his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, secured re-election as Osun State governor.
Adeleke defeated APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji in the August 15 governorship election, polling 511,067 votes against Oyebamiji’s 444,815 votes. The result gave the incumbent a winning margin of 66,252 votes.
The governor also secured victory in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas.
Davido’s involvement in the campaign had attracted significant public attention due to his enormous following, particularly among young Nigerians.
The singer has previously participated in political discussions and used his social media platforms to express his views on elections and governance.
However, his latest reaction suggests that he wants his support for Adeleke to be viewed primarily as a family matter rather than an endorsement of broader partisan politics.
Israel’s comments came amid the APC’s post-election assessment following its defeat in Osun. The party chieftain argued that the result should prompt a rethink of its approach to youth mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election.
He also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allowing the election to proceed without using federal power to influence the outcome in favour of the APC.
The controversy has once again highlighted the growing intersection between Nigeria’s entertainment industry and politics, with celebrities increasingly becoming influential voices during elections.
For Davido, however, the message appears straightforward: he supported his uncle because of their family relationship, but does not want to become part of Nigeria’s political machinery.