In a major boost for the “Imole” movement, global Afrobeats icon Davido (David Adeleke) has officially hit the campaign trail in Osun State to support his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election.
The singer’s involvement reached a fever pitch on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, when he was formally inaugurated as the Chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Mobilisation Team in Ede.
Davido’s 60-Day “Music Sabbatical”
In a move that stunned the entertainment world, Davido announced that he is putting his music career on absolute hold for the next two months to focus entirely on the Osun election.
- The Sacrifice: “I have put my musical career on hold for two months to come and work for my uncle,” Davido declared. He emphasized that his decision isn’t just about family loyalty but his conviction that the Governor has “delivered” on his promises.
- The Mission: As the youth leader, he is overseeing a 43-man committee tasked with house-to-house and grassroots mobilization across the 30 local government areas of Osun State.
- The Bold Prediction: In a viral video that has dominated social media today, Davido confidently predicted a “walkover” victory. He went as far as claiming that by 12:00 PM on election day, the Adeleke camp would already be celebrating a safe and successful result.
The “Accord Party” Shift
Notably, Davido also officially collected his membership card for the Accord Party. This follows Governor Adeleke’s high-profile defection from the PDP to the Accord Party in December 2025, a move that has completely redefined the state’s political map.
- The Opposition: Davido and his uncle are facing a stiff challenge from Bola Oyebamiji of the APC and Dr. Najeem Salaam of the ADC.
- The Strategy: The singer is leveraging his massive “30BG” influence to target the youth demographic, which is expected to be the deciding factor in the August polls.
