The Digest:
Afrobeats star Davido has announced a two-month suspension of his music career to mobilise support for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election. Speaking in Ede on Tuesday before inaugurating the Imole Youth Campaign Mobilisation Team, Davido said, "I have put my musical career on hold for two months to come and work for my uncle, not only because he is my uncle, but because he is doing a good job." He charged the team to carry out door-to-door mobilisation across all local governments to showcase the governor's achievements and plans.
Key Points:
- Davido puts his music career on hold for two months to focus on politics.
- He cites both family loyalty and the governor's performance as reasons.
- The Imole Youth Campaign team will drive grassroots mobilisation across Osun.
- The election is scheduled for August 15, 2026.
- Davido says "the job is not done" as he rallies support for his uncle.
Sources: Nigerian Tribune, X
