Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has responded to comments by Afrobeats star David "Davido" Adeleke regarding the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, urging the singer to prepare to employ his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, as a dancer if he loses his re-election bid.

Davido, whose uncle is seeking a second term as Osun governor, had on Wednesday, August 5, alleged during a press conference that he received information suggesting that a politician from Imo State was planning to interfere in the August 15 governorship election.

Although the singer did not mention anyone by name, he claimed the politician intended to turn the election into a political battleground to prove a point. He appealed to the individual to allow a free, fair and peaceful electoral process, urging that the people of Osun should be allowed to choose their preferred candidate without interference.

Reacting through a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Governor Uzodimma dismissed Davido's remarks and advised him to direct his appeal to the people of Osun State rather than to him.

The governor's aide maintained that many residents were dissatisfied with Governor Adeleke's performance and were prepared to vote for a new administration in the August 15 governorship election.

According to the statement, indications from across the state suggest that the electorate is leaning towards the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate.

The statement further urged Davido to focus on preparing his uncle for life after office instead of making what it described as emotional appeals.

It added that the music star should consider signing Governor Adeleke as one of the dancers in his music band if he is defeated at the polls.

Part of the statement reads:

"The reality is that Governor Ademola Adeleke has, in the opinion of many, failed woefully in the discharge of his responsibilities. This is why many Osun voters are determined to vote him out in the August 15, 2026, governorship election.

"The signals emerging from across Osun State are clear. There is a growing indication that a significant number of voters have rejected the current administration and are prepared to embrace a new direction.

"Rather than attempting to influence Governor Hope Uzodimma through emotional appeals, Davido should concentrate on helping his uncle prepare for life after office, as the people of Osun appear ready to cast their votes massively in favour of the APC candidate.

"Perhaps, Davido should also begin making preparations to officially sign his uncle as a dancer in his musical band, because judging by the mood of the electorate, he may well be out of a political job after the August 15, 2026, governorship election."