Human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has questioned Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over his recent meeting with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Davido accompanied his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, to Wike’s Abuja residence on Thursday, shortly after Adeleke’s victory in the August 15 Osun governorship election. A video from the meeting later circulated widely on social media, generating reactions from political commentators.
In the footage, Davido was seen joking with Wike about the outcome of the election. The singer repeatedly told the minister, “I won. I beat you guys,” while Wike responded with laughter and appeared to dispute the claim.
Sowore subsequently criticised the interaction, questioning the cordial relationship between the singer and Wike in the aftermath of a politically competitive election.
In a post reacting to the video, Sowore described Davido and other political actors as “political hustlers.” He also raised concerns about the contrast between public political disagreements and private interactions among influential figures.
The activist’s comments have added another layer to the debate surrounding the role of celebrities in Nigerian politics. Davido was particularly active during the Osun election campaign, publicly supporting his uncle and criticising opponents of the governor.
The meeting with Wike has therefore attracted attention because of the minister’s political influence and his position within Nigeria’s evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
However, the encounter itself does not necessarily indicate a political alliance between Davido and Wike. The meeting took place in a social and political context following the Osun election, and the public exchange appeared largely light-hearted.
The Osun election was won by Adeleke, who secured 511,067 votes, according to reported results. The outcome has since triggered political realignments and renewed discussions about the alliances that could shape Nigeria’s politics ahead of 2027.
