Davido Suspends Music Activities to Mobilise Votes for Adeleke’s Re-election

Davido Suspends Music Activities to Mobilise Votes for Adeleke’s Re-election

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has announced a temporary suspension of his music activities for two months to support the re-election campaign of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke ahead of the August 15 governorship election in the state.

Davido made the declaration on Tuesday in Ede during the inauguration of the Imole Youth Campaign Mobilisation Team, where he said his decision was driven by both family ties and what he described as confidence in the governor’s performance in office. He noted that the administration still has ongoing projects and responsibilities that require continuity.

He explained that his involvement in the campaign goes beyond familial relationship, stressing that it is also motivated by his belief in the governor’s leadership and developmental efforts across Osun State.

Davido said his goal is to mobilise strong grassroots support for the re-election bid using youth engagement, community outreach, and influence across different parts of the state. He added that the youth structure would play a central role in reaching voters at the grassroots.

He urged members of the campaign team to intensify door-to-door mobilisation across all local government areas in Osun State, encouraging them to directly engage residents and communicate the achievements of the Adeleke administration.

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According to him, the campaign should also focus on presenting the government’s future plans in a clear and relatable manner, particularly to young people and rural communities.

Davido further stressed the importance of unity within the campaign structure, noting that effective coordination among youth leaders would be key to achieving electoral success.

The Imole Campaign Council Youth Committee, which he chairs, includes Adeshina Kayode Olododo as Vice Chairman and Hon. Gbenga Idowu as Secretary.

The committee also features federal constituency coordinators representing Osogbo, Ife, Ijesha South, Ijesha North, Ila, Ifelodun, Ede/Ejigbo, Irewole, and Iwo constituencies, tasked with overseeing mobilisation efforts across the state.

According to the campaign structure, the committee is responsible for driving youth engagement and grassroots mobilisation across all 30 local government areas of Osun State.

The development highlights the growing role of celebrity involvement in Nigerian politics, particularly in state elections where public figures are often used to boost voter outreach and political visibility.

Governor Adeleke, who assumed office after the 2022 Osun governorship election, is seeking re-election amid rising political competition ahead of the August poll.

Davido’s temporary withdrawal from music is widely viewed as a strategic boost for the campaign, given his strong influence among young voters and his large social media following.

Davido Suspends Music Activities to Mobilise Votes for Adeleke’s Re-election