Afrobeats superstar Davido has thrown a jab at Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo. The clash follows Okpebholo's public mockery of Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke. Adeleke had accused the EFCC of freezing his state accounts. Okpebholo used the incident to score political points.
The EFCC froze Osun State's bank account on August 5. Governor Adeleke cried foul and accused the commission of political manipulation. President Tinubu later ordered the freeze lifted. He called the timing embarrassing. Okpebholo, an APC governor, seized on the controversy. He mocked Adeleke's handling of the situation. Davido, a known Accord supporter, fired back. The singer has been vocal in Nigerian politics. He campaigned for his uncle Adeleke in previous elections. His intervention blurs the line between entertainment and political commentary. Nigerian celebrities increasingly wade into partisan battles.
The exchange has gone viral on social media. APC and Accord supporters have taken sides. Okpebholo has not responded directly to Davido. The Osun governorship election is eight days away. Political tensions are running high. Davido's involvement could mobilize young voters. It could also deepen the perception that Nigerian politics is becoming a celebrity spectacle. The real test comes at the ballot box on August 15.
