Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, has intensified political activities in Osun State as he met with commercial motorcycle (okada) and tricycle (marwa) riders in a strategic grassroots outreach ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
The singer, who also serves as Chairman of the Youth Mobilization Committee for his uncle’s campaign, arrived at Imole House to engage directly with transport workers, a key voting bloc in the state.
The visit, which took place in Ede, drew a large number of enthusiastic riders and youths who gathered to welcome the award-winning artist. The meeting focused on mobilizing support for Governor Ademola Adeleke as preparations intensify for his re-election bid. Observers say the outreach reflects a broader strategy to connect with grassroots stakeholders across different sectors.
Davido’s presence added a celebrity boost to the campaign, with supporters chanting and expressing excitement over his involvement. During the interaction, he emphasized the importance of unity among young people and urged them to actively participate in the political process, especially in supporting his uncle’s administration.
The singer also attended the unveiling of the Imole Youth Campaign Mobilisation Team in Ede, where he addressed party faithful and volunteers.
The inauguration event marked a significant step in organizing youth-driven campaign efforts aimed at strengthening support across the state.
Speaking at the event, Davido announced that he would be putting his music career on hold for two months to fully concentrate on the re-election campaign.
According to him, the decision reflects his commitment to ensuring continuity in governance under Adeleke’s leadership, which he described as people-focused.
Political analysts note that Davido’s active involvement could play a major role in influencing youth participation and voter turnout, particularly given his massive fan base across Nigeria.
As campaign activities gain momentum, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how celebrity influence shapes the dynamics of the Osun political landscape.
Okikiola Adewale is a young and vibrant undergraduate pen pusher with training in both print and digital journalism. He has a flair for writing, content development and people-oriented reporting to seek societal change.
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