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Davido Says He Is Stepping Back From Nigerian Politics After Osun Election

Davido Says He Is Stepping Back From Nigerian Politics After Osun Election

Afrobeats star Davido says he no longer wants to be involved in Nigerian politics after supporting his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, during the Osun State governorship election. In a post on X, Davido said he stood by his family without asking anyone to defend or support him. He described the backlash he received as ruthless and disgusting. The singer said he had done his part for his family and believes Nigerian politics is evil. He added that he does not want to be part of it until the country improves.

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jaruma

Do public figures really get to step back after a family campaign, or does political association follow them regardless?

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julia

I agree; once someone is publicly linked to politics, people may keep reading their actions through that lens.

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mel

Supporting a relative can quickly become a public political identity, even when the person says they only stood by family.

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jayjay

Stepping back is understandable, but saying nothing about politics can also feel unrealistic when your influence remains so visible.

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emeka

A clear boundary would help: support family privately, avoid campaign messaging, and let elected officials answer political questions themselves.

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