Osun election: Davido banned from performing in Edo over exchange with Okpebholo
Afrobeat singer, Davido, has been banned from performing in Edo State. The musician was banned following his public exchange with Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over the just-concluded election in Osun State. Okpebholo, who is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had during the campaign for the party’s candidate in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji, […] Osun election: Davido banned from…
Afrobeat artist Davido has been prohibited from giving performances in Edo State after a public altercation with Governor Monday Okpebholo. The conflict arose from Okpebholo's criticism of Governor Ademola Adeleke's performance during the recent APC primary for the Osun State governorship election. Okpebholo alleged that Adeleke's dancing abilities were hindering his ability to govern effectively.
Davido took to Instagram to poke fun at Okpebholo's academic record, sharing the governor's WAEC results. In an interview following Adeleke's win, Davido stated he would not apologize to Okpebholo and refused to acknowledge the governor's perceived superiority in governance. An Instagram open letter from the singer challenged the governor to prepare for his future actions.
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