Nigerian music star Davido may have just confirmed what many had been whispering—his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is preparing to dump the PDP for the APC ahead of the 2026 Osun gubernatorial election.
The buzz began weeks ago when both Davido and Governor Adeleke visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Lagos home. That quiet meeting sent tongues wagging. But it was Davido’s latest single that appears to spill the beans.
“From Umbrella to Broom”, the track’s title alone tells the story. Umbrella stands for PDP. Broom stands for APC. The switch is loud and clear.
“New broom go sweep better. Ẹtan abẹla si ìjọba wa. From umbrella to the broom. Adegbe adafa, alagbada alefa,” Davido sings.
He adds: “Eyan marun, mefa, kilode ta n suffer. New broom go sweep better. Them tori us propaganda from January to December we no gbadun NEPA. So all of our youths wan go America.”
Defection Ahead of 2026?
Osun politics is heating up. Governor Adeleke, known for his populist and energetic style, now appears to be weighing the political cost of remaining in the PDP versus aligning with Tinubu’s APC.
Although no official statement has come from the governor or his media aides, Davido’s lyrics seem intentional—timed and politically loaded.
Observers say the shift may be strategic. The APC controls the federal government and most southwest states. Aligning with the ruling party could ease development funds and federal support for Osun.
But at what cost to loyalty?
Is This the End of Adeleke’s PDP Story?
Governor Adeleke rose to power under the PDP banner and has long been a thorn in the side of Osun’s APC establishment. A switch now would leave his old party reeling.
Davido’s lyrics present the move as a solution to youth frustration, electricity problems, and economic hardship. But not everyone agrees.
Some believe the move could alienate core PDP supporters who fought hard to bring Adeleke into power in 2022.
Davido’s new anthem may shape political conversations in Osun and beyond. But will music translate into mass support?
If Adeleke joins the APC, he will be entering unfamiliar terrain, facing both internal rivalries and public scrutiny.
As Nigeria’s youth struggle with rising inflation, unstable electricity, and unemployment, the governor’s next move could either strengthen or undo his grassroots appeal.
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