Nigerian music star Davido has publicly criticised former Osun State Governor and current Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, over what he described as a failed political strategy ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election.
The award-winning singer took to X in the early hours of Tuesday to accuse Oyetola of desperation amid rising political tension in Osun State, ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship poll.
Key Highlights:
- Davido publicly criticised Gboyega Oyetola over alleged political plans ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election.
- Davido described Oyetola as “desperate” in a post shared on X.
- Although he did not explain the alleged plan, the comment sparked reactions online amid rising political tension in Osun State.
- Davido is closely linked to Osun politics because his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, currently governs the state.
- The incident has intensified political rivalry between supporters of Adeleke and allies of Oyetola ahead of the 2026 election.
In the strongly worded post on Tuesday , Davido wrote: “The most desperate politician in the world is @GboyegaOyetola very embarrassing. Oyetola your plan no go work.”
Although the singer did not explain the specific “plan” he was referring to, the comment has stirred reactions online, especially as political activities intensify in Osun ahead of the crucial election.
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Davido, who hails from Osun State and comes from the influential Adeleke political family, has remained vocal about political developments in the state.
His uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke, currently serves as the governor of Osun State, making the singer’s remarks likely to fuel further political debate between supporters of the ruling administration and opposition figures.
The latest outburst adds to the growing atmosphere of rivalry between camps loyal to Gov. Adeleke and allies of Oyetola, who governed the state between 2018 and 2022 before losing re-election.
Political observers believe the coming months may witness intensified campaigns, political exchanges and heightened public attention as parties prepare for the governorship contest.
