[File photo] : Davido and his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, said that he has no interest in participating in the country’s political system, which he described as “evil.”

The singer made the statement in a post on X while responding to reactions over his support for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke during the recently concluded Osun State governorship election.

Davido insisted that his involvement was driven solely by family loyalty, stressing that he neither mobilised anyone nor relied on support from others while backing his family.

“I bought no one! No one defended me! I backed my family on my own!” Davido wrote.

He also aimed at critics who faulted his role during the election, describing their actions as “ruthless” and “disgusting.”A

ccording to the musician, he has played the role he believed was expected of him and has no intention of remaining active in political affairs.

“I have done my job! Nigerian politics is evil AND I DON’T WANT TO BE A PART OF IT TILL GOD HELPS US!” he said.

Davido was one of the prominent voices who campaigned for Governor Adeleke throughout the Osun governorship race.

Photo: Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku.

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position amid moves by some lawmakers to impeach him.

Agbebaku stepped down on Monday, with his resignation confirmed by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, in a post on Facebook.

Adodo-Ebojele wrote: “EDO ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RT HON CHIEF BLESSING AGBEBAKU RESIGNS.”

She added that further details on the circumstances surrounding the Speaker’s resignation would be made public later.

The development has plunged the Edo State House of Assembly into a fresh leadership crisis, with lawmakers expected to begin the process of determining a new Speaker.

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has replaced his running mate for the 2027general election.

The incumbent Deputy Governor, Senator Umar Tafida has been replaced by Alhaji Ibrahim Augie.

The change was announced on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi by the APC National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Suleiman Argungu.

Argungu said that the decision was based on professional legal advice concerning the eligibility of the incumbent deputy governor.

“The present Deputy Governor was dropped as the running mate to Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu for the 2027 general election based on professional legal advice,” he said.

He said the decision was reached with Tafida’s understanding and consent, stressing that there was no disagreement between the governor and his deputy.