Osun Election Fallout: Gov. Okpebholo’s Aide Says Davido Is Banned From Performing In Edo

The Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, has declared that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is no longer welcome to perform in Edo State during the current administration.

Chukwu made the remarks in a video shared by Peniel TV International, Benin City, on Thursday, as the public feud between the singer and Governor Okpebholo continues to escalate.

According to the governor’s aide, Davido has been “banned” from performing in the state over comments he made about the governor and his family during the political dispute that followed the recent Osun State governorship election.

“You have been banned from coming to Edo State to perform. We don’t want to see you in Edo again,” Chukwu said in the video.

He accused the singer of disrespecting Governor Okpebholo and warned that the administration would not tolerate such conduct.

Chukwu also claimed that many youths in Edo State were angered by Davido’s remarks and cautioned the singer against returning to the state.

“Edo youths are angry. They said if they catch you again, nobody should bring Davido to come and perform in any place again in Edo State,” he said.

The aide further alleged that Davido circulated a manipulated version of the governor’s West African Examinations Council (WAEC) result on social media and warned him against making similar posts in the future.

The exchange stems from a political spat that began during the build-up to the August 15 Osun governorship election.

Recall that Governor Okpebholo had criticised Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke,  Davido’s uncle, over his dancing style and conduct in office while campaigning in the state.

In response, Davido shared what he claimed was Okpebholo’s WAEC result on his Instagram Story, sparking widespread reactions online.

The singer later defended his actions during an interview, insisting he had no reason to apologise.

Davido argued that he merely showed Osun residents the academic record of a governor who travelled to the state to campaign against his uncle. He also criticised Okpebholo for leaving Edo State to participate in the Osun election campaign and questioned the legitimacy of his electoral mandate.