Popular Nigerian singer David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has ruled out backing the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election, despite his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, declaring support for President Bola Tinubu.
The Grammy-nominated singer disclosed his position during an interview with News Central TV in a video that has circulated online. His comments came days after the Osun State governorship election and the announcement of the results.
Davido explained that his uncle’s decision to support Tinubu did not mean he was required to adopt the same political position. He maintained that Governor Adeleke could have personal reasons for endorsing the President, particularly in the interest of Osun State.
Recalling his participation in previous political campaigns, the singer highlighted his involvement in the state’s political struggles and his past support for different political candidates.
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.
“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.”
Addressing Governor Adeleke’s endorsement of Tinubu, Davido said he had no immediate plans to support any presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 election.
“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.
“I personally haven’t seen anybody in the past. Yes, I have supported Atiku before when we were in PDP, and I even supported in 2015 when APC first did the merger. My late uncle was part of the APC, so I campaigned then.
“But right now, I don’t have a presidential candidate. It might change, sha. It’s not going to be APC, but everybody should have their own,” he said.
