‘Politics not a career, get a job’ — Davido hits back at Faleke

Ikeja Federal Constituency lawmaker James Faleke has responded to allegations made by Afrobeats star Davido regarding his alleged influence on the Osun State governorship election. In a post on his verified X account, Faleke, who supported the APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, denied any involvement in the electoral process and urged the musician to face the consequences of his claims.

Davido had expressed his discontent during the election's collation in Osogbo, tweeting, "Hon. James Faleke, stop putting pressure on INEC to change Osun election result. Respect the wishes of Osun people. We don’t want Oyetola and AMBO." The Nigerian superstar had pledged his support to Faleke's uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, who ran under the Accord Party.

Responding to the accusations, Faleke clarified that his purpose in Osun was to back his party's candidate. He emphasized that he had never engaged in any form of electoral manipulation and that he had no intention of doing so. Faleke stated, "I have never influenced or rigged before and I don’t plan to start now. Face your music while we face our politics. I came to Osun to support my party’s candidate, while you supported your uncle’s party (Accord). INEC is a body that can’t be influenced by me or anyone else."