Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has responded to Davido after the singer called on him to ensure a peaceful and credible governorship election in Osun State.

In a statement issued through his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Governor Uzodimma said Davido's appeal was misplaced, insisting that the singer should instead direct his message to the people of Osun State, who will ultimately decide the outcome of the August 15 election.

"It is rather pedestrian for Davido to direct such an appeal to the Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum simply because his wife is from Imo State. Instead, his appeal should be directed to the people of Osun State, who will ultimately decide the election's outcome through their votes," the statement said.

Uzodimma said that he remains committed to a peaceful, free and credible election, adding that the APC would continue to campaign for its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, through legitimate means.

The governor also took a swipe at Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is Davido's uncle, claiming many voters are dissatisfied with his administration and are ready to vote for a new government.

"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 statement read.

In a sarcastic remark, Uzodimma advised Davido to begin preparing for his uncle's life after politics, suggesting the singer could employ him if he loses the election.

"Rather than attempting to influence Governor Hope Uzodimma through emotional appeals, Davido should concentrate on helping his uncle prepare for life after office. 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," the statement added.

The exchange follows Davido's recent call on political actors to allow the people of Osun State to freely elect their preferred candidate without interference, amid heightened political tension ahead of the governorship poll.

The governorship election is scheduled to take place on 15 August, with Mr Adeleke running under the platform of the Accord Party (AP).

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