According to a series of Instagram Stories updates posted by @davido, Afrobeats singer David Adeleke escalated his political feud with Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo by sharing the politician’s alleged WAEC result online. The public clash came in direct response to comments made by Okpebholo during a campaign rally, where he openly criticized Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke—who is Davido’s uncle—for his signature dancing routines at public functions.
The singer published the examination document without adding a written caption, letting the low grades speak for themselves. The move was instantly interpreted across social media platforms as a retaliatory strike aimed at undermining Okpebholo’s academic record after the governor urged Osun voters to reject Adeleke’s leadership.
Reporting on the viral political exchange, *Punch Newspaper* noted that the musician “reacted by sharing what appeared to be Okpebholo’s WAEC result on his Instagram Stories” following the governor’s remarks in Osun. Furthermore, *Naija News* confirmed the authenticity of the online fallout, highlighting that the uploaded certificate displayed several underwhelming grades, including “D7 in Commerce, Christian Religious Knowledge, Economics and English Language, E8 in Government, and C5 in Mathematics”.
This high-profile dispute highlights how pop culture figures actively shape political narratives in Nigeria ahead of major off-cycle elections. As public figures increasingly utilize personal social media platforms to sway public sentiment, observers should watch how political parties manage celebrity involvement during critical campaign cycles.
Source: @davido — https://www.instagram.com/davido, August 7, 2026
Photo credit: Bella Naija
