Social media activist VeryDarkMan has criticised Nigerian singer Davido over his involvement in politics, accusing him of hypocrisy and using his fan base to advance political interests following reports that his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has aligned with President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Key Highlights
- VeryDarkMan criticises Davido over his involvement in Nigerian politics.
- The activist accuses the singer of using his fans and questions the impact of his political influence.
- VeryDarkMan challenges Davido to help attract investment and development projects to Osun State.
- Governor Ademola Adeleke’s reported support for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid has sparked online debate.
- Social media users express mixed reactions, with some backing the activist and others defending Davido’s political freedom.
- Davido’s response to the latest criticism was not included in the material available for this report.
VeryDarkMan Accuses Davido of Hypocrisy Over Politics
VeryDarkMan made the comments in a video message directed at Davido and shared on X, urging the award-winning musician to stay out of Nigerian politics.
The activist also threatened to expose the singer if he continued commenting on political issues, accusing him of failing to prioritise the interests of Nigerians and residents of Osun State.
“Davido, henceforth, I don’t want to see you talking about Nigerian politics again because you’re a user and a hypocrite. You used your fans. Stay out of Nigerian politics, because if you don’t, I will come for you, finish you and expose you completely,” he said.
The remarks have generated online discussion about the role of celebrity influence in Nigerian politics, particularly when public figures support political candidates or parties. The two have a history of public exchanges, including the activist’s earlier denial that Davido bankrolled him.
VDM Questions Davido’s Influence on Osun Development
VeryDarkMan also questioned the performance of Adeleke’s administration, alleging that Osun State had made insufficient progress in infrastructure development and employment opportunities.
He argued that Davido, given his international profile and connections, could have helped attract investors, development projects and economic opportunities to the state.
“With your influence and exposure, one would have expected you to help attract investors, development and other opportunities to Osun State,” the activist added.
However, the allegations about the state’s development and the singer’s contribution to investment reflect VeryDarkMan’s criticism. The material available for this report does not independently establish the extent of Davido’s involvement in attracting investment to Osun State.
Adeleke’s Reported Alignment With Tinubu Sparks Debate
The controversy follows reports that Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed support for Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Adeleke, who is Davido’s uncle, won the Osun governorship election in August 2026 on the Accord Party platform, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate with 511,067 votes against 444,815.
His reported political alignment with Tinubu has prompted discussions about party loyalty, political alliances and the interests of Osun residents.
Davido was publicly associated with support for his uncle during the governorship election. His family connection to Adeleke and his influence in the entertainment industry have consequently placed him at the centre of the online debate.
VeryDarkMan’s criticism focuses on what he sees as a contradiction between the singer’s political influence and the development outcomes he believes Osun residents should expect.
Nigerians React to VeryDarkMan’s Criticism of Davido
The dispute has generated mixed reactions on X, with some users agreeing with VeryDarkMan’s arguments while others have defended Davido’s right to hold and express his political views.
An X user identified as @skood009 argued that Nigerians should assess political leaders based on their living conditions rather than depend on public figures to tell them whom to support.
“It’s astonishing how Nigerians still need someone to tell them who to vote for, as if hunger and the suffering around them aren’t enough reasons to demand change,” the user wrote.
The user also urged Nigerians to prioritise their interests and make their votes count in 2027.
Another user, Yomi, writing as @YomitheBA, agreed with the activist’s argument about Davido’s potential to attract investment to Osun State.
“VDM has a point in terms of attracting investment to Osun State. That’s one of the expected benefits of being a global star which Davido hasn’t delivered. Maybe in this second term sha,” the user said.
Similarly, @KiDO38185542 expressed agreement with some of the activist’s arguments despite reservations about his approach.
Other commenters, however, maintained that Davido had the right to support political candidates and positions he believed in, regardless of whether others agreed with his choices.
Some Users Question VDM’s Motives
Not all reactions supported VeryDarkMan’s position.
An X user identified as Suqceed questioned whether the activist and other political commentators were fundamentally different from the people they criticised, arguing that Davido should not automatically be faulted for acting according to his own beliefs.
Another user, Osadolor Ben Aghama, responded sarcastically to VeryDarkMan’s threat against the singer, questioning whether the activist would follow through on his warning.
Other commenters raised concerns about unresolved political and administrative issues in Osun State, including disputes surrounding local government administration.
The reactions illustrate a wider disagreement over whether celebrities should be held accountable for the political choices of candidates they support and whether their influence should translate into measurable benefits for their communities.
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Celebrity Influence and Nigerian Politics Ahead of 2027
The exchange between VeryDarkMan and Davido has renewed debate about the relationship between entertainment, political advocacy and public accountability in Nigeria.
Celebrities can use their platforms to draw attention to political issues, encourage participation and influence public discussions. However, the extent to which individual entertainers should be held responsible for the performance of politicians they support remains contested.
In Davido’s case, the debate is further complicated by his family relationship with Adeleke and the governor’s reported political alignment with Tinubu.
For VeryDarkMan, the central issue is whether the singer’s influence could have been used more directly to attract opportunities to Osun State. Others argue that political support is a personal choice and does not automatically make a celebrity responsible for government performance.
Neither Davido’s response to the latest criticism nor a detailed response from Governor Adeleke was included in the material available for this report.
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