Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, alleges that soldiers are trying to prevent him from entering Osun State ahead of the governorship election. Davido makes the claim in a post on his verified X account on Saturday, August 15, 2026, saying he has been told by “reliable information” that security operatives plan to stop his access to the state.
Multiple outlets report the allegation as part of heightened political tension around the election. The outlets largely present the claim in similar terms, focusing on Davido’s assertion of an attempted restriction of movement and his response that “every citizen of Nigeria has the right to movement at any point in time.” Some coverage emphasizes that the election is taking place on the same date and that the issue concerns his planned entry. None of the reports include an official response or verification from the security forces in the excerpts provided.
While the outlets differ slightly in wording—such as “trying to stop” versus “trying to prevent” his entry—they agree on the core points: Davido claims soldiers intend to block him and he says the attempt will not succeed.
