Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State Governor, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, says Davido should not expect to perform in the state for the remainder of the governor’s tenure, amid the ongoing dispute between the singer and the governor.
Chukwu made the declaration in a video shared on YouTube by Peniel TV International Benin City, Nigeria, on Thursday.
The aide’s comments followed Davido’s refusal to apologise for remarks he made about Okpebholo after the governor criticised Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Davido’s uncle, during the build-up to the August 15 governorship election.
Davido had earlier shared what appeared to be Okpebholo’s WAEC result on his Instagram Story and later defended the post during an interview, saying he had no reason to apologise.
Reacting, Chukwu said Davido had been banned from performing in Edo State for the remainder of Okpebholo’s administration.
“You have been banned from coming to Edo State to perform. We don’t want to see you in Edo again,” he said.
He accused Davido of making disrespectful remarks about the governor and his family, adding that the singer would not be welcome in the state for the remaining years of the administration.
Chukwu also claimed that some Edo youths were angry over Davido’s comments and warned that the singer could face a hostile reception if he returned to the state, including through the airport.
“Edo youths are angry. They said if they catch you again, nobody should bring Davido to come and perform in any place again in Edo State,” he said.
The aide further criticised Davido’s earlier social media post concerning Okpebholo’s academic record, describing the document as allegedly manipulated and warning the singer against making similar posts.
The development comes amid a public disagreement between Davido and Okpebholo that began during the Osun governorship campaign.
Okpebholo had criticised Adeleke’s dancing and questioned his conduct as governor, prompting Davido to respond by sharing the alleged WAEC result.
Davido later said he would not apologise, arguing that he had only shown Osun residents the academic record of a governor who had travelled to the state to campaign against his uncle.
The singer also criticised Okpebholo for leaving Edo to participate in the Osun election and questioned his electoral mandate.
The latest remarks by the governor’s aide have generated reactions online, with the video circulating amid the continuing dispute between the singer and the Edo governor.
(Punch)
