Davido Responds To Critics Over Osun Election, Says Nigerian Politics Is Evil

Davido Responds to Critics Over Osun Election, Says Nigerian Politics Is Evil Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has responded to criticism over his involvement in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, saying he stood by his family and played his part without depending on anyone.

Davido, whose uncle Ademola Adeleke secured a second term as Osun State governor, came under criticism from some social media users over his role during the election. In response, the singer defended his position and said he had done what he believed was necessary to support his family.The singer also expressed his growing disillusionment with Nigeria’s political environment, declaring that “Nigerian politics is evil” and saying he did not want to be part of it until the system improves. His comments came two days after the Osun governorship election, in which Adeleke won re election, defeating the All Progressives Congress APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. The result has generated significant political reactions, with stakeholders interpreting the outcome as an important signal ahead of the 2027 general elections. Davido’s intervention has added a celebrity dimension to the post-election debate, particularly given his family’s prominent role in Osun politics. His response suggests that, despite his participation in supporting his uncle’s campaign, he remains critical of the broader political system. The singer’s remarks also reflect wider concerns surrounding Nigeria’s electoral politics, including allegations of money politics, intimidation and other practices that have featured prominently in reactions to the Osun election. For Davido, however, his position appears clear: he stood with his family during the election, but does not necessarily want a deeper involvement in Nigeria’s political system.