Afrobeat star David Adedeji, popularly known as Davido, has declared that no amount of political intimidation-what he described as ‘political rascality’-will prevent Governor Ademola Adeleke from securing re-election in the August 15 governorship election.
Davido, who serves as Chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Council, expressed confidence that the electorate would return his nephew, the incumbent governor, for a second term.
Speaking at the inauguration of Imole Youth Canvassers in Osogbo Federal Constituency yesterday at Adeleke’s campaign office, he charged youths to mobilise new and undecided voters to support Adeleke, citing the governor’s massive infrastructure projects across the state.
Represented by his deputy, Kayode Olododo, Davido said:
‘Let us be courageous, not minding the current political rascality by some bad losers. Our message is clear to the people of Osun State. We need to tell them what Adeleke has achieved in such a short time. Osogbo Federal Constituency has benefited from this administration in infrastructure and other areas. The youths are better represented in his government than in the previous administration. You are young and useful, so I urge you not to fight anyone but to win the hearts of undecided voters.’
He urged the newly inaugurated mobilisers to take the campaign to the grassroots, engage young voters, and ensure that Adeleke’s achievements are effectively communicated to the electorate.
Earlier, the Director of Operations of the Campaign Council, Dr Musthofa Adebayo, highlighted the role of the canvassers, saying:
‘We are the engine room of this campaign. We are the force that will carry the Imole message to every doorstep and ensure no vote is left behind.’
He added: ‘The Osogbo Federal Constituency youths are ready to deliver victory for Imole, to continue good governance in unity and prosperity for our dear state.’