Edo Govt Aide Declares Ban on Davido Amid Feud With Governor
The political dispute between Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has escalated, with a senior aide to the governor declaring that the singer should not expect to perform in the state for the remainder of the administration. The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, made the comments in a video shared on YouTube by Peniel TV International Benin City on Thursday. Chukwu said Davido had been banned from performing in Edo State, adding that the singer was not welcome in the state for the remaining years of Okpebholo’s tenure. He accused Davido of making disrespectful comments about the governor and his family and said the singer should not expect to return to Edo for performances. Chukwu also claimed that some Edo youths were angry over Davido’s remarks and warned that the singer could face an unfriendly reception if he returned to the state, including through the airport. The latest development follows a disagreement between Davido and Okpebholo that emerged during the build-up to the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. Okpebholo had criticised Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is Davido’s uncle, over his conduct and public dancing during the election campaign. Davido subsequently shared what appeared to be Okpebholo’s WAEC result on his Instagram Story. He later defended the post during an interview and said he had no reason to apologise. The singer argued that he was responding to the Edo governor’s decision to travel to Osun to campaign against his uncle. Davido also questioned Okpebholo’s electoral mandate and criticised him for leaving Edo to participate in the Osun election. In his latest remarks, Chukwu criticised the singer’s post concerning the governor’s academic record, describing the document as allegedly manipulated and warning Davido against making similar posts. He maintained that the singer’s comments had angered some young people in Edo State. The governor’s aide’s remarks have since generated reactions online, with the video circulating as the public disagreement between Davido and Governor Okpebholo continues.
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