Davido appointed youth mobilisation head for Adeleke’s re-election campaign

Afrobeats superstar David ‘Davido’ Adeleke has been appointed as the Head of Youth Mobilisation for the campaign council of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the 2026 governorship election.

Governor Adeleke, who is also the Accord Party’s flag bearer, made the appointment as part of ongoing preparations for his re-election bid.

Davido announced the development via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, expressing enthusiasm for the upcoming campaign and reaffirming his support for his uncle’s political ambition.

“I have been appointed by the Governor of Osun State, @AAdeleke_01, and flag bearer of the Accord Party as Head Youth Mobilisation of the Campaign Council. We look forward to a smooth campaign and your re-election, Your Excellency! 4+4,” he wrote.

Last December, the award-winning artiste confirmed that he had officially obtained his Accord Party membership card, shortly after Governor Adeleke’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Accord Party.

The governor has since emerged as the party’s candidate for the 2026 governorship election.

Davido’s latest political role comes weeks after he hinted at reconsidering his earlier interest in formal politics.

“Before, I wanted to go into politics. But now I see it two ways. All my years of goodwill, my name, my career, and the fan base we’ve built—it’s tricky,” he had said.