{
  "id": 1085051,
  "title": "#OsunDecides2026: Shame APC, we are winning Osun no be Edo – Davido",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/osundecides2026-shame-apc-we-are-winning-osun-no-be-edo-davido",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T17:36:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-shame-apc-we-are-winning-osun-no-be-edo-davido/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Afrobeats star Davido has declared his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, as the frontrunner in the governorship election occurring on Saturday. Through his social media posts, he also alleged that the All Progressives Congress had lost in the former Osun State Governor Bisi Akande's constituency. Davido expressed his belief in Adeleke's imminent victory and advised citizens to remain watchful, resisting alleged plans by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola. Additionally, Davido urged security forces to maintain their presence at polling sites. As of 5:51 p.m. on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had uploaded results from 1,695 out of 3,763 polling units. Three leading candidates, Adeleke, Bola Oyebamiji, and Najeem Salaam, have all expressed confidence in their expected wins as the election progressed towards the collation stage. However, the official declaration of the winner awaits confirmation from INEC.",
  "summary": "Afrobeats star Davido claims Governor Ademola Adeleke is leading in the Osun Election 2026, urging vigilance as votes are counted across the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/osundecides2026-shame-apc-we-are-winning-osun-no-be-edo-davido/",
  "key_points": [
    "Davido declares Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke frontrunner",
    "APC lost in Bisi Akande's constituency, per Davido",
    "INEC uploaded 1,695 of 3,763 polling units' results"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "#OsunDecides2026: Shame APC, we are winning Osun no be Edo – Davido",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/osundecides2026-shame-apc-we-are-winning-osun-no-be-edo-davido-1087678",
        "published": "2026-08-15T17:52:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}