Afrobeats star Davido has taken a swipe at former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Timothy Owoeye, following a controversial comment made by the politician during a press briefing in Osogbo.
The incident unfolded just hours after Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday. Adeleke’s visit came amid an ongoing crisis involving local government elections in Osun State.
Background: Osun faces political tension
Since February 2025, local government funds in Osun have reportedly been withheld. The situation arose from a conflict between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the conduct of council elections in the state.
Tensions between both parties have escalated in recent months, leading to accusations and counter-accusations about electoral irregularities and governance failures.
To resolve the issue, Governor Adeleke met with President Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his elder brother, billionaire businessman Dr. Adedeji Adeleke, and award-winning musician Davido, who is also a member of the Adeleke family.
Rumours of defection emerge
Following the meeting, speculation spread on social media and across political circles. Some claimed the visit hinted at a potential defection deal between the Adeleke family and the APC.
Although there was no official confirmation of such a plan, the rumours gained traction and sparked debate among supporters and critics of both political parties.
Reacting swiftly, Hon. Timothy Owoeye, a senior member of the APC and former Speaker of the State Assembly, dismissed the idea during a press conference held on Wednesday in Osogbo.
Owoeye’s strong words against Adeleke
Speaking firmly, Owoeye rejected the possibility of the Adeleke family joining the APC.
“The Adeleke family is not welcome in the APC,” Owoeye declared. “There is no space for the PDP or the Adeleke family within our party.”
His statement made headlines, as it appeared to shut down any suggestion of political reconciliation or collaboration between the rival factions in the state.
Davido fires back on social media
Not long after the press conference, Davido took to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to respond to Owoeye’s comments.
In a post that quickly went viral, the singer mocked the former Speaker by referencing a scandal from 2018. He wrote, “No be this guy naked for bush?”
The comment drew laughter and sharp reactions online, with many social media users recalling the infamous incident involving Owoeye.
The 2018 ritual scandal resurfaces
In 2018, Timothy Owoeye was at the centre of a public scandal when a video surfaced online showing him allegedly performing ritual acts in a forest at night. The footage, which showed him naked and surrounded by suspicious materials, sparked outrage and widespread ridicule.
At the time, Owoeye denied wrongdoing, claiming he had been set up. Despite this, the incident left a lasting mark on his political image and remains a recurring topic during controversies involving him.
Davido’s comment revived public memory of the scandal, adding fuel to the ongoing political drama in Osun State.
Political fallout continues
The heated exchange highlights the deepening divide between Osun’s major political players. It also reveals how personal history and public perception can shape political narratives in Nigeria.
Governor Adeleke has not issued a statement addressing either the defection rumours or the mocking comment by Davido. Likewise, the Presidency has remained silent on the nature of Adeleke’s visit.
However, political observers believe the governor’s meeting with President Tinubu may signal an attempt to find a middle ground in resolving the local government impasse.
Conclusion: A clash of politics and pop culture
This latest development brings together politics and pop culture in a uniquely Nigerian way. While the local government crisis remains unresolved, attention has shifted, at least temporarily, to the verbal spat between a prominent musician and a controversial political figure.
As the situation unfolds, many will be watching to see if the Adeleke family’s political path will intersect with the APC or remain firmly within the PDP fold.
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