OSOGBO, Osun State — Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has alleged that soldiers are attempting to prevent him from entering Osun State as residents head to the polls to elect their governor.
Davido raised the allegation in the early hours of Saturday, August 15, 2026, in a post on his verified X account.
The singer said he had received information that soldiers were planning to restrict his access to the state, insisting that such an action would not be acceptable.
His allegation comes as security agencies impose heightened security measures across Osun State for the governorship election.
The Nigeria Police Force had announced a restriction of movement across the state from 12:00 midnight on Friday, August 14, until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, as part of arrangements to maintain security during the election.
The restriction has raised questions over whether Davido’s alleged experience was connected to the general election-day movement restrictions or involved a specific directive against him.
Davido, who is the nephew of incumbent Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke, has openly supported his uncle’s political campaign. Governor Adeleke is seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord Party and is facing the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, alongside candidates from other political parties.
The singer’s claim has generated reactions on social media, with some Nigerians expressing concern over the allegation, while others pointed to the statewide restriction on movement announced ahead of the poll.
Former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad criticised Davido’s position, arguing that the movement restriction was a general election security measure rather than an action targeted at the singer.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no public confirmation from the Nigerian Army that soldiers had been specifically instructed to prevent Davido from entering Osun State.
The development comes as security agencies maintain a strong presence across Osun ahead of voting, with authorities seeking to prevent violence and other disruptions during the governorship election.
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