Adeleke Appoints Nephew Davido for 2026 Campaign Role
Ademola Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State, has appointed his nephew, the Afrobeat superstar Davido, as the head of youth mobilization for his re-election campaign in the upcoming August 2026 governorship election. The announcement was made through a statement shared on social media on Tuesday.
Governor Adeleke expressed his anticipation of working with Davido and the campaign team to ensure a successful campaign leading up to the elections. This appointment comes as political activities intensify in preparation for the Osun governorship election, where Adeleke seeks a second term as the flag bearer of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
Davido has previously played an active role in Osun politics, including publicly supporting his uncle during the 2022 governorship election.
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