The social media exchange began after Sowore characterized Davido’s uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, as having “nothing upstairs.” In retaliation, Davido labelled Sowore an ‘arindin’.

Sowore responded on X (formerly Twitter), redirecting the insult back to Governor Adeleke. He criticized the governor’s educational background, noting that Adeleke obtained a high school equivalency credential (GED equivalent) only after previously serving as a Nigerian senator. Sowore further alleged that Adeleke’s support for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 election was a strategic move to safeguard the Adeleke family’s political and business interests in Osun State.

In his post, Sowore stated: “The real arindin is your uncle, @AAdeleke_01, who had to go back and obtain the equivalent of a GED after he had already served as a Nigerian Senator. The real arindin is your uncle who chose @officialABAT as his presidential candidate, apparently hoping that imbecilic political loyalty would allow your family to continue treating Osun State as a private estate to finance your extravagant lifestyle.”

In a separate development on Thursday, Sowore appeared on News Central TV’s breakfast show and made further allegations regarding Governor Adeleke’s leadership. He claimed that the governor is not in full control of his administration and that major state decisions are being dictated by his family members. Specifically, Sowore accused the governor’s sister and his elder brother, Adedeji Adeleke (Davido’s father), of wielding significant influence over state affairs.

“What I saw in Adeleke’s leadership is that the guy is not even in control of his government,” Sowore asserted.

In a statement released by TICC Spokesperson Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council alleged that a security convoy consisting of over 10 black Hilux vehicles arrived at the Speaker’s residence and proceeded to surround the premises.

According to the campaign council, the operatives have effectively sealed off the house, preventing anyone inside from leaving.

“We have received reports that the residence of the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, has been surrounded by armed security personnel who reportedly arrived in more than 10 black Hilux vehicles,” TICC stated. “We have also been informed that the residence has effectively been sealed off, with everyone inside reportedly prevented from leaving the premises.“

The TICC emphasized that it has not yet independently verified the motive for the deployment, acknowledging it remains unclear if the operatives are there for protective security or for other official duties.

The campaign council for Governor Ademola Adeleke has called upon the relevant security agencies to provide an immediate explanation for the deployment and to clarify reports regarding the restriction of movement in and out of the Speaker’s home.

TICC reported that it attempted to contact several high-ranking officials, including the Commissioner of Police and the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the election, as well as the Police Situation Room, but all calls went unanswered or the line was switched off.

The council added: “On this Election Day, the people of Osun State deserve an atmosphere free from fear and intimidation. Security deployments must inspire confidence and protect the integrity of the electoral process.”

While urging for an immediate clarification from authorities, the council stressed that “the people of Osun State must be allowed to come out peacefully and decide their future according to their own conscience, without intimidation or interference.“