Edo Election Fallout: Governor Okpebholo’s Aide Warns Davido to Stay Away from State

In a development that has sent shockwaves through both the political and entertainment landscapes of Nigeria, an aide to the newly inaugurated Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has issued a stern warning to Afrobeat megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido. In a video circulating widely online, the aide declared that the award-winning musician is allegedly banned from performing or making public appearances in Edo State for the entirety of Governor Okpebholo's tenure. This dramatic pronouncement highlights the lingering animosities from the highly contested state gubernatorial election.

According to reports, the friction stems directly from Davido's prominent role in the Edo State governorship campaigns. The international music star was actively involved in mobilizing support for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, who eventually lost to the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo. The Adeleke family, which boasts significant political clout via Davido's uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, threw its substantial weight behind Ighodalo, creating a deeply partisan divide that has now crossed over into the entertainment sphere.

The video, which has sparked intense debate across social media platforms, shows the governor's aide expressing deep resentment over Davido's campaign activities. The aide insisted that the state administration would not tolerate the presence of individuals who actively campaigned against the ruling party, asserting that the singer should remain in Osun State. While the state government has not released an official press statement confirming this stance as a formal policy, the vocal declarations of the governor's aide have raised critical questions about the intersection of politics, personal freedom, and celebrity influence in Nigeria.