‘I don’t want to be part of Nigerian politics; it’s evil’ — Davido

Afrobeats star David “Davido” Adeleke has disclosed he is not considering a career in politics despite his family’s long history in government and his active role in his uncle Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign in Osun State.

The singer said this on X in response to fans and other users who urged him to run for political office after his involvement in the campaign that secured his uncle’s re-election as governor.

The “Timeless” hitmaker led the youth campaign mobilisation team for his uncle, the Accord Party (AP) flagbearer.

During Saturday’s election, Davido also urged officials to use the front camera on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) when the device’s other camera stopped working. He also accused some politicians of attempting to rig the election and create trouble before and during the poll.

In his post on Monday, the “Unavailable” hitmaker said he had completed his role in the election, suggesting that he had no plans to move from political activism into an official political position.

“I brought no one! No one defended me! I backed my family on my own!! You guys are ruthless and disgusting! Eeewwww!

“I have done my job! Nigerian politics is evil, and I don’t want to be a part of it till God help us,” said Davido.