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Davido Joins His Father and Osun Governor in High-Profile Visit to President Tinubu in Lagos, Sparks Political Buzz
Afrobeats icon David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, made headlines on Tuesday evening after accompanying his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and his father, billionaire businessman Chief Adedeji Adeleke, on a high-level courtesy visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos.
The private meeting, held at the President’s Ikoyi residence, was revealed to the public by Dada Olusegun, the President’s Special Assistant on Social Media, who shared official photos and details on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives in audience, H.E. Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State, and Chief Adedeji Adeleke at his residence in Lagos,” Olusegun posted.
While the contents of the closed-door session remain undisclosed, sources close to the meeting described it as “cordial and constructive,” highlighting President Tinubu’s ongoing efforts to bridge Nigeria’s deepening political divides.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu receives in Audience, H.E Ademola Adeleke, the Executive Governor of Osun State and Chief Adedeji Adeleke and his son and Afro beat star @davido at his residence in Lagos pic.twitter.com/yxHm0Wk5lO
— Daddy D.O🇳🇬 (@DOlusegun) June 3, 2025
However, it was Davido’s presence that dominated headlines and online conversations. The global music star, known for his influence that spans beyond entertainment into socio-political discourse, rarely makes public appearances at political functions—making this moment particularly striking.
Social media lit up with commentary, with many interpreting the image of three generations of the Adeleke dynasty sitting with President Tinubu as a symbolic gesture of unity, strategic dialogue, and generational collaboration.
The timing of the visit also adds intrigue. Osun State has recently experienced major political shifts, with several lawmakers defecting from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Just weeks earlier, all three PDP-elected senators from the state declared support for Tinubu’s administration, signaling possible realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
While the visit has not been officially linked to these political developments, the optics of Davido, his father, and his uncle together in Tinubu’s inner circle are being viewed by many as a significant moment in Nigeria’s evolving political narrative—where influence, legacy, and youth power intersect.
President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 🇳🇬, met with Mr. Deji Adeleke, Governor Ademola Nurudeen Adeleke of Osun State, and Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke (Davido). pic.twitter.com/WlwzdurPTO
— Perry (@Successful1o1) June 3, 2025