After the Accord Party won the governorship election on Saturday in the hometown of former Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola, Afrobeats musician David Adeleke, better known by his stage name Davido, responded.As results from polling places throughout the state continued to surface, Davido responded to the news with a post on his official X account.The singer wrote, “We dey flog Oyetola for him hometown,” in response to the outcome.Oyetola’s continued prominence in Osun politics and his close political ties to the region made the outcome noteworthy.
Following the conclusion of voting, electoral officials continued to sort, tally, and transmit results from many polling places, including the declared victory.The results from various regions of the state have prompted responses both locally and online, and supporters of the various political parties have been keeping a careful eye on the growing data.Davido joined the expanding social media discussion around the election. Davido has often remarked on political happenings, especially those pertaining to Osun State.Oyetola’s hometown’s outcome, however, has no bearing on the governorship election’s final outcome.
Before revealing the final outcome, the Independent National Electoral Commission is anticipated to finish compiling the results from polling places, wards, and local government districts.Among the main candidates in the race are African Democratic Congress candidate Najeem Salaam, All Progressives Congress candidate Bola Oyebamiji, and current governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party.
