Singer Davido Lands Major Political Appointment

Singer Davido has secured a major political appointment.

Philips News reports that Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been appointed  Head of Youth Mobilisation for the re-election campaign of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, ahead of the 2026 governorship race.

This was announced on the micro-blogging site X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday by the singer, who expressed excitement about his new political role within his uncle’s campaign structure.

Davido wrote, “I have been appointed by the Governor of OSUN STATE @AAdeleke_01 and flag bearer of the ACCORD PARTY as HEAD YOUTH MOBILIZATION OF CAMPAIGN COUNCIL!

“We look forward to a smooth campaign and you RE-ELECTION Your Excellency! 4+4.”

I have been appointed by the Governorof OSUN STATE @AAdeleke_01 and flag bearer of the ACCORD PARTY 01 as HEAD YOUTH MOBILIZATION OF CAMPAIGN COUNCIL! We look forward to a smooth campaign and you RE – election your EXCELLENCY! 4+4

— Davido (@davido) April 21, 2026

PhilipsNews reports that Davido’s new political position comes as political activities intensify ahead of the August 2026 Osun governorship election, in which Adeleke is seeking a second term.

The singer, whose real name is David Adeleke, is the nephew of Adeleke, a relationship that has often translated into public political support over the years.

His latest appointment adds to his growing involvement in Osun State politics. In 2025, the singer was also named Chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund, a role designed to attract investment into sports development in the state.

Davido has consistently used his platform to support his uncle’s political activities, with both figures maintaining visible public alignment during elections and governance programmes.

The Osun State governorship election is scheduled for August 8, 2026, where political parties are already mobilising ahead of the campaign.

Meanwhile, the singer’s appointment is expected to further energise youth engagement in the campaign, especially among his massive young fanbase across Nigeria and the diaspora.