“We Don’t Want to See You in Edo Again” — Gov Okpebholo’s Aide Declares War on Davido

The Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, has declared that Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is no longer welcome to perform in Edo State for the remainder of the governor’s tenure. The warning comes amid an escalating public feud between the singer and the governor, triggered by Davido’s involvement in the recent Osun State governorship election and his refusal to apologise for mocking the governor’s academic credentials.

Chukwu made the declaration in a video shared on YouTube by Peniel TV International, Benin City, on Thursday, where he announced that Davido had been “banned” from staging performances anywhere in Edo State. “You have been banned from coming to Edo State to perform. We don’t want to see you in Edo again,” Chukwu said in the video. The governor’s aide accused the singer of making disrespectful remarks about Governor Okpebholo and his family, maintaining that Davido would not be welcome in the state for the remaining years of the administration.

Chukwu also claimed that some youths in Edo were angered by Davido’s comments and warned that the singer could face a hostile reception if he returned to the state, including through the airport. “Edo youths are angry. They said if they catch you again, nobody should bring Davido to come and perform in any place again in Edo State,” Chukwu said. In more graphic terms, the aide stated, “If we catch you, if we see you for airports, go tell boys make them use slap take remove your teeth for you.”

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The dispute traces back to the build-up to the August 15 Osun State governorship election, in which Governor Okpebholo, a member of the All Progressives Congress, publicly criticised Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, Davido’s uncle, while campaigning in the state. Okpebholo had questioned Adeleke’s leadership style, specifically mocking his frequent dancing. “Before somebody signs paper, he will dance. Are you not tired? For four years, this man has been dancing. Before he takes breakfast, before he drinks tea, he will dance,” Okpebholo had said.

Davido, who had been actively involved in his uncle’s re-election campaign, responded by sharing what appeared to be Governor Okpebholo’s West African Examinations Council (WAEC) result on his Instagram Story. The purported result showed several grades, including D7 in Commerce, Economics, English Language and Christian Religious Knowledge, E8 in Government and C5 in Mathematics. The authenticity of the document has not been independently established.

The singer later defended his decision during an interview with News Central, insisting that he had no reason to apologise. “I’m not going to apologise. I didn’t do anything wrong. I was just telling people of the state the results their governor has,” Davido said. He also questioned why Governor Okpebholo had travelled from Edo to Osun to attack his uncle during the election campaign, stating, “First of all, you were not even elected; you were selected. You don’t know what it means to win an election.” Davido further expressed concern for the governor’s children, saying, “I feel so bad for his kids.”

Chukwu, while defending the governor, accused Davido of crossing the line with his comments and social media activity. He also criticised the singer’s associate, Israel DMW, whom he blamed for allegedly encouraging Davido to criticise the governor. The aide further pushed back on the authenticity of the shared document, describing it as allegedly manipulated, and cautioned Davido against making similar posts targeting the governor in the future.

It was not immediately clear whether the statement represented an official position of the Edo State Government or was a personal response by the governor’s aide. The video of Chukwu’s comments has since circulated widely online, adding fresh attention to the ongoing back-and-forth between the singer and the Edo State government, with no indication yet that either side intends to de-escalate the dispute.

Nobody Should Invite My Husband Without Inviting Me — Jarvis Issues Stern Warning

Nigerian TikTok sensation Amadou Elizabeth, popularly known as Jarvis, has issued a firm and unambiguous warning to event organizers, brands, and friends against inviting her husband, streamer Habeeb Hamzat (known as Peller), to nightclubs or social outings without including her. The content creator made her position known during a TikTok live session, where she advised married men against attending clubs unaccompanied and set clear rules for anyone seeking to engage her husband socially. Her comments come shortly after billionaire businessman Mansa extended an invitation to Peller to attend a nightclub, an action that appears to have triggered Jarvis’s public declaration. The TikToker’s warning has since sparked widespread discussion across social media, with many weighing in on the boundaries she has set for her marriage.

Speaking passionately during her live session, Jarvis expressed her disapproval of married men attending nightclubs alone, describing such environments as unsuitable for solo husbands. She argued that numerous things happen in club settings and suggested that men in marriages should attend with their wives. “It’s not good for a married man to go to club alone. A lot of things go on in there. Go with your wife, your wife can twerk and do other things too,” she said. The content creator further revealed her personal dislike for club environments, describing them as places where many things take place. “Please, it is not actually good. Club is another world; I don’t really like it. A lot of things go on in there. I will not advise a married man to go there alone. You can go there with your wife. Have fun with your wife. Your wife can twerk too,” she added.

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Jarvis specifically warned those who had been reaching out to Peller directly, making it clear that any invitation meant for her husband must also include her. She stressed that the two of them would decide together whether to accept or decline any social invitation, emphasizing that their marriage is now a partnership. “I am warning you people now, nobody should invite my husband without inviting me to a club party or anywhere. We the couples will decide if we will come or not, or if the wife will come or not,” she stated. The TikToker also urged brands and promoters to view her and Peller as a unit moving forward. Although they remain separate brands professionally, she insisted that their marital status should be respected in social invitations. “If you’re inviting my husband to club, invite both couples. Me and my husband are now one. We’ll now decide whether the wife will come or not. That is our decision to make,” she said. Jarvis further advised event organizers to consider alternatives such as dinner outings if the planned club event would take place late at night, demonstrating a willingness to compromise while maintaining her boundaries.

To smooth over the situation following Jarvis’s public warning, billionaire Mansa joined her live session and showered her with five “Lion” virtual gifts on TikTok as an apology. The gesture appears to have helped calm tensions, though Jarvis maintained her stance on the matter, making it clear that her position was non-negotiable moving forward. The gesture from Mansa was widely seen as an attempt to mend fences after the controversy, and it generated additional buzz on social media, with many users commenting on the unusual way the billionaire chose to apologize.

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Jarvis and Peller, both prominent content creators, recently tied the knot in a highly publicised traditional wedding ceremony on August 8, 2026. During the ceremony, Peller made an emotional vow to build their marriage on equality, declaring, “We are one. Whatever is mine is yours. I promise to do 50/50 with you; I don’t care what people say.” The couple’s marriage continues to attract significant attention across social media, with nearly every update about their relationship generating substantial public reaction. Peller previously addressed criticism about their relationship, noting that some people had questioned their age difference and mocked him for being “just 21.” Jarvis’s warning also comes after Peller recently shared a disturbing encounter he had with her following his return from a club at 4am, which has prompted discussions about the couple’s relationship dynamics and Jarvis’s expectations as a newly married woman. That incident appears to have reinforced her determination to set clear boundaries early in their marriage.

The TikToker’s declaration has sparked mixed reactions across social media platforms. Some users have supported her stance on married couples attending social events together, praising her for setting clear boundaries early in her marriage. Others have questioned her approach to managing her husband’s professional engagements, arguing that such public warnings could affect Peller’s career opportunities and potentially harm his relationships with brands and promoters. However, Jarvis has remained firm on her position, insisting that she and Peller would decide together whether to accept any invitation. Her warning has also prompted broader conversations about marriage dynamics, respect, and the importance of setting boundaries in relationships, with many social media users weighing in on both sides of the debate. As the couple continues to navigate life in the public eye, it remains to be seen how brands and event organizers will respond to Jarvis’s demands, and whether her stance will influence how other public figures approach similar situations in their own marriages.