By Peace Udugba
Governor Monday Okpebholo’s aide, Apostle Kassy Chukwu, has warned Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, against returning to Edo State, alleging that some youths could confront him over his comments about the governor.
The aide, Chukwu, issued the warning in a video that has circulated online, where he directly addressed the singer and urged him to stay away from Edo State.
“If we catch you, if we see you for airports, I go tell boys make them use slap take remove your teeth for you,” Chukwu said.
The statement has raised concerns over what appears to be a threat of physical violence against the singer.
Chukwu also criticised Davido’s associate, Israel DMW, whom he accused of encouraging the singer to make critical comments about Governor Okpebholo.
The governor’s aide further dismissed some of the results Davido reportedly shared online as “AI-generated results” and warned the singer against repeating claims he described as inaccurate.
Aide appeals to Edo youths
Chukwu claimed that some youths in Edo State were angry over Davido’s alleged comments and could react if the singer returned to the state.
“Edo youths are angry. They say, if they catch you again,” he said.
He also called on individuals and event organisers in the state not to invite Davido to perform in Edo.
“Nobody should bring Davido to come and perform in any place again in Edo State,” Chukwu added.
He further warned that Davido would be responsible for whatever happened if he returned to the state.
Chukwu accuses Davido of associating with ‘cultists’
The governor’s aide also accused Davido of associating with individuals he described as “cultists,” claiming that Governor Okpebholo does not tolerate such groups.
“Davido, we don’t want to see you for Edo here again because the governor of this state no dey harbour cultists,” Chukwu said.
He ended the video with another warning directed at the singer.
The allegations and threats have generated concerns over the safety of public figures and the need for political disagreements to be handled without resorting to intimidation or threats of violence.
