Drama As Davido Trades Words With Instagram Critic Over Governor Adeleke

• Afrobeats artist Davido engaged in an online dispute with Instagram user Emmanuel Oveze Benjamin (bhenjy_cfr).
• The conflict began on May 19 after Davido criticized former Osun State governor Gboyega Oyetola on his verified X account.
• Davido labeled Oyetola as a “desperate and embarrassing politician,” leading to varied reactions on social media.

Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has been involved in a heated online exchange with an Instagram user, Emmanuel Oveze Benjamin, who uses the handle bhenjy_cfr.

The controversy started on May 19 after Davido posted on his verified X account, where he strongly criticised former Osun State governor, Gboyega Oyetola. In the post, the singer described Oyetola as a desperate and embarrassing politician, sparking mixed reactions across social media.

On May 20, Emmanuel Benjamin responded via an Instagram video, accusing Davido of only taking interest in Nigerian politics when it involves his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. He also questioned the governor’s performance in office, alleging that he was more known for dancing than for commissioning projects.

He further argued that Davido’s political engagement appeared selective, saying:

“Davido, why does it seem like you only care about Nigeria when your uncle is affected? Fuel is 1,400 naira, you never talk. Your uncle has been governor for four years, yet I have not seen him commission one project. Every time I see him, he is always dancing.”

The critic went on to claim that Davido only speaks out when his family’s political interests are at stake, insisting that such behaviour is common in politics.

“Davido only becomes an activist when Governor Adeleke’s governorship seat is threatened,” he added.

Davido later responded in the comment section, defending his family and the administration in Osun State. He wrote:

“If e reach ur turn no support ur family …. Besides we are doin a great job in OSUN …”

The Instagram user followed up with another video, where he criticised Davido’s reply, describing it as immature and questioning his role as chairman of the Osun Sports Trust Fund. He also challenged the singer to provide proof of developmental projects carried out under his uncle’s leadership.

He said:

“Davido came to my comment section with the thinking faculty of a 17-year-old child and said, ‘If you reach my turn, make I no protect my family.’ I have not seen any video of your uncle commissioning one project. If Osun is working for the Adeleke family, is it working for the three million other citizens?”

He further compared Davido’s influence to Seyi Tinubu, suggesting that both belong to the same political elite group, though he noted that public criticism tends to be harsher on Seyi Tinubu.

“There’s no difference between you and Seyi Tinubu, but Nigerians hate Seyi Tinubu more. You guys are literally the same, belonging to the same group of elites.”

Davido responded again, advising the critic to visit Osun State before making conclusions.

“Off ur camera and visit OSUN .. Thank you ..BSC holder btw 😊”

The exchange has since gone viral, drawing widespread reactions as fans continue to debate the confrontation between the music star and the social media commentator.

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