‘I defeated 17 Governors, won’t support APC’ – Davido

Nigerian musician Davido has stated that he will not back the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 presidential election, despite his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, endorsing President Bola Tinubu. In an interview with News Central TV, the Grammy-nominated artist expressed his stance during a recent video that went viral online.

Davido clarified that while his uncle declared his support for President Tinubu after winning the Osun State governorship election, he was not bound by his uncle's political decision. He also recalled his past involvement in political campaigns, including backing former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar during his tenure in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

Davido said, "I defeated 17 governors with all their power, with all their immunity, escort commanders, DSS, with all their billions. I defeated them with just a phone." He added, "For now, I feel like I did what I had to do for the Osun people and my family. You can't force me to have a presidential candidate. My uncle might have his personal reasons for the gain of the state."

When asked about his uncle's decision to support Tinubu, Davido commented, "My uncle, immediately he won, came out to declare his support for President Tinubu. But as for me, I am not prepared to support anybody." He further stated that he personally has not seen a suitable presidential candidate and that his stance might change in the future, but it would not be the APC.