19 AUGUST 2026 OSOGBO — Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he was confident his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, would win the 2026 governorship election, but feared possible manipulation of the electoral process. Davido made the disclosure while speaking with journalists in Ede, Osun State, following Governor Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 governorship election. The singer said he never doubted Adeleke’s chances of winning based on the strength of his support among voters. However, he said he remained concerned about the possibility of institutions manipulating the outcome. “I did not doubt that His Excellency was going to win. I was just a little wary of manipulation by institutions.” Davido said that if the election was determined strictly by votes, he was certain Adeleke had enough support to emerge victorious. The singer also revealed that the Adeleke family experienced considerable stress before and during t...

Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido has sparked nationwide debate after issuing a strong warning over the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, declaring that he could seek the intervention of Donald Trump if the electoral process is compromised. In a statement that has rapidly gone viral across social media platforms, Davido called on political actors and electoral authorities to ensure that the Osun governorship election is conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner. The award-winning singer emphasized that the people of Osun State must be allowed to decide their leaders without intimidation, manipulation, or electoral malpractice. His warning, accompanied by the statement, "Leave Osun Alone," has generated intense reactions nationwide. While many supporters applauded his call for credible elections and accountability, others questioned his decision to mention the United States president in matters relating to Nigeria's democratic process. The comments ha...

By Spotlight African Reporters | Abuja August 6, 2026 Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, on Thursday joined prominent Nigerians at the burial ceremony of late Chief Francis Adebayo (F.A.) Daramola, father of former House of Representatives member, Hon. Bimbo Daramola. The funeral service and outing ceremony took place at St. John's Anglican Church, Ire Ekiti, Ekiti State, attracting political leaders, family members, friends, and well-wishers who gathered to honour the life and legacy of the late elder statesman. Among the dignitaries in attendance were the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji; Senate Majority Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele; former Ekiti State Governors Ayodele Fayose and Chief Segun Oni, as well as members of the National Assembly and other notable personalities. Governor Bago joined the bereaved family and mourners in paying their final respects to the late Chief Daramola, whom h...

By Spotlight African Reporters | Abuja In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strengthened its ranks in Jigawa State following the defection of hundreds of members from the Kwankwasiyya Amana Movement, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, formally received the defectors during separate events held on Tuesday, describing their decision as a demonstration of growing confidence in the administration's developmental agenda. The first group of defectors, led by the Head of the Kwankwasiyya Amana Movement in Jigawa State, Shehu M. Bello, comprised youths, women, and community leaders drawn from all 27 local government areas of the state. Speaking on behalf of the group, Bello said Governor Namadi's commitment to infrastructure development, inclusive governance, and people-centred policies...