Osun Election: Davido Helped Adeleke Connect With Youths, Says APC Youth LeaderThe National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has acknowledged the significant role played by Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, in Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the 2026 Osun State governorship election.Israel said Davido’s influence helped the governor connect with younger voters and gave his campaign a strong cultural and digital appeal.
According to the APC youth leader, Davido was not merely a celebrity presence at campaign events but actively mobilised young people, artistes and influencers in support of his uncle’s re-election bid.Israel said the singer leveraged his popularity, personal networks, digital platforms and credibility among young Nigerians to expand the campaign’s reach beyond traditional political structures.He identified Davido, Governor Adeleke and President Bola Tinubu as three personalities who played defining roles in the outcome of the election.
Adeleke, who contested on the platform of the Accord Party, secured 511,067 votes to defeat the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, who polled 444,815 votes.Israel urged the APC to learn from the election and develop stronger youth mobilisation strategies ahead of the 2027 general elections, including identifying and empowering young Nigerians with influence, creativity and strong digital networks.
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