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The Digest:

Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially joined the Accord Party, following the political path of his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. The singer announced his membership via social media, stating he would collect his party card in Osogbo, cementing a high-profile family alignment ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

Key Points:
  • Davido has joined the Accord Party, aligning with his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke.
  • He announced the move on social media and plans to collect his membership card in Osogbo.
  • Governor Adeleke defected to Accord from the PDP on December 9, citing a national party crisis.
  • Davido had earlier reacted to his uncle’s defection with the caption “Jeje…” on social media.
  • The singer’s entry brings significant celebrity influence to the party ahead of the 2026 polls.
  • The governor formally adopted the Accord after consultations to pursue his re-election bid.
  • Davido’s political involvement signals a blending of entertainment prominence and family-led electoral strategy.
This move transforms star power into political currency, a celebrity leveraging his platform not just for art, but for alignment, turning family ties and fan loyalty into potential electoral momentum.

Sources: Davido/X

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