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The Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, has warned Nigerian singer Davido against expecting to perform in the state for the remainder of the governor’s tenure.
Chukwu made the statement in a video shared on YouTube by Peniel TV International Benin City, Nigeria, on Thursday.
The governor’s aide was reacting to the ongoing dispute between Davido and Okpebholo, which began after the singer criticised the governor over his comments about Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Davido’s uncle, during the build-up to the August 15 governorship election.
Chukwu said Davido should not expect to stage a performance in Edo State while Okpebholo remains governor.
The development followed Davido’s refusal to apologise for his remarks against the governor.
Davido had earlier shared what appeared to be Okpebholo’s West African Examinations Council (WAEC) result on his Instagram Story.
The singer later defended the publication during an interview, insisting that he had no reason to apologise to the Edo governor.
Reacting, Chukwu said Davido had been banned from performing in Edo State for the remainder of Okpebholo’s administration.
“You have been banned from coming to Edo State to perform. We don’t want to see you in Edo again,” he said.
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He accused Davido of making disrespectful remarks about the governor and his family, adding that the singer would not be welcome in the state for the remaining years of the administration.
Chukwu also claimed that some Edo youths were angry over Davido’s comments and warned that the singer could face a hostile reception if he returned to the state, including through the airport.
“Edo youths are angry. They said if they catch you again, nobody should bring Davido to come and perform in any place again in Edo State,” he said.
The aide further criticised Davido’s earlier social media post concerning Okpebholo’s academic record, describing the document as allegedly manipulated and warning the singer against making similar posts.
The development comes amid a public disagreement between Davido and Okpebholo that began during the Osun governorship campaign.
Okpebholo had criticised Adeleke’s dancing and questioned his conduct as governor, prompting Davido to respond by sharing the alleged WAEC result.
Davido later said he would not apologise, arguing that he had only shown Osun residents the academic record of a governor who had travelled to the state to campaign against his uncle.
The singer also criticised Okpebholo for leaving Edo to participate in the Osun election and questioned his electoral mandate.
The latest remarks by the governor’s aide have generated reactions online, with the video circulating amid the continuing dispute between the singer and the Edo governor.
