Davido Accuses APC Lawmakers of Plot to Overturn Osun Election Result

Afrobeats star Davido has reacted to developments surrounding the Osun State governorship election, alleging that three APC federal lawmakers are making moves to overturn the election result. I

In a post on his verified X account, Davido named Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, and House of Representatives member James Faleke.

According to Davido, the three politicians were 'making extra moves to upturn the results' and were in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, at the time of his post.

The statement was published while the election results were being collated. As the nephew of Governor Ademola Adeleke, Davido was involved in his uncle's re-election campaign, and his comments came in the context of the closely watched Osun governorship election.

The Osun governorship election was held on August 15, 2026, and Davido's post was made during the election-result collation period.

However, it is essential to note that Davido's statement is an allegation and should not be presented as proof that the named politicians attempted to overturn the result. The election result and any subsequent legal or political challenge should be reported separately from Davido's allegation.

As the situation unfolds, it is crucial to rely on credible sources and official announcements from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other relevant authorities.

With the election results still being collated, the people of Osun State and Nigeria as a whole await the outcome with bated breath.

The developments surrounding the Osun governorship election have significant implications for the state and the country, and it is essential to follow the situation closely.

As more information becomes available, it is crucial to separate facts from allegations and to rely on credible sources to stay informed. In the meantime, the people of Osun State and Nigeria will continue to watch the situation unfold with great interest.