Afrobeat singer Davido has publicly mocked the immediate past Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Timothy Owoeye, following controversial remarks made by the latter regarding Governor Ademola Adeleke's recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
The exchange comes in the wake of Governor Adeleke's Tuesday visit to President Tinubu amid an ongoing local government elections crisis in Osun State. The state's local government allocations have reportedly been withheld since February 2025, stemming from electoral disputes between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Presidential Meeting Sparks Defection Rumors
On Wednesday, President Tinubu hosted Governor Adeleke alongside his elder brother, Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, and Davido in Lagos State. This high-profile meeting immediately fueled speculation about a potential defection deal between the President and the Governor.
Responding to these rumors, Hon. Timothy Owoeye held a press conference in Osogbo where he categorically stated: "Adeleke family is not welcome in the APC. There is no space for PDP and Adeleke in APC."
Davido's Sharp Response
The Grammy-nominated artist wasted no time in responding to Owoeye's comments. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Davido mockingly asked, "No be this guy naked for bush?" – referencing a 2018 incident where Owoeye was reportedly caught naked in a viral video while allegedly performing ritual activities at night.
This public exchange highlights the ongoing political tensions in Osun State, particularly surrounding the local government elections crisis that has affected the state's finances for several months.
Background of the Crisis
The withholding of Osun State's local government allocations since February has created significant administrative challenges for Governor Adeleke's administration. The meeting with President Tinubu was seen by political observers as a potential breakthrough in resolving this impasse.
Neither the Governor's office nor the Presidency has officially commented on the specific details of their discussions or addressed the defection rumors that have dominated political discourse in the state since the meeting.
As this political drama unfolds, the involvement of Davido – who is Governor Adeleke's nephew – adds another dimension to the already complex political landscape in Osun State.
