Award-winning musician David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has publicly endorsed Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the upcoming Edo State governorship election. The election is scheduled for September 21, 2024.
Davido, whose mother hails from Edo State, took to his social media platforms to express his support for Ighodalo. He shared a picture of the PDP candidate with the caption, “The next governor of my mother’s homeland,” highlighting his personal connection to the state.
The endorsement comes at a critical time, with the election just days away. Davido’s influence, particularly among young voters, is expected to have a significant impact. His call to action aims to mobilize a demographic that has historically shown voter apathy.
Davido’s support is part of a broader wave of endorsements for Ighodalo, which includes notable figures such as Banky W, Adesua Etomi, and former Nigerian Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. This coalition of celebrity and political endorsements is seen as a strategic boost for the PDP candidate.
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Davido’s uncle, has also been actively campaigning in Edo State, further solidifying the family’s political involvement. The combined efforts of these influential figures are expected to sway public opinion and increase voter turnout.
