Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially appointed his nephew and Afrobeats superstar, Davido, as the Head of Youth Mobilisation for his 2026 re-election campaign. The announcement, made on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, marks a significant political shift as the Governor prepares to seek a second term under the banner of the Accord Party. This follows Adeleke’s strategic departure from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in December 2025, a move Davido supported by also joining the Accord Party to align with his uncle’s political future.
Davido, who has already been serving as the Chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund since early 2026, expressed his readiness to leverage his massive influence to galvanize the youth vote, stating his commitment to ensuring a “smooth campaign council” and securing a “4+4” victory for the incumbent. The “Unavailable” singer has a long history of political activism in the state, having played a pivotal role in the 2022 elections through both grassroots campaigning and social media advocacy. With political activities intensifying ahead of the August 2026 polls, Davido’s new role is seen by analysts as a major tactical advantage for the Accord Party in its bid to consolidate its hold on the state’s younger demographic.
