Adeleke in US for Davido’s Wedding, Says Spokesperson

Published on August 6, 2025

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, is currently in the United States to attend the highly anticipated wedding ceremony of his nephew and Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido.

Davido had earlier confirmed that his white wedding with longtime partner, Chioma Avril Rowland, will take place in Miami, Florida, in August 2025. The announcement was made during his interview on The Breakfast Club aired on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

The governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, clarified Adeleke’s travel in a statement issued on Tuesday. This followed growing concerns and criticism from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State over the governor’s unexplained absence.

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“Governor Adeleke left Nigeria for the United States via the family’s private jet a few days ago for the wedding of the global music icon, his beloved nephew, David Adeleke,” Rasheed said.

He added that the governor extended an open invitation to members of the opposition and the public to join the celebration either in person or virtually.

“His Excellency is extending an invitation to the opposition party to attend the event and share in the joy of the occasion with the Adeleke family. Those unable to attend may join virtually,” Rasheed added.

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Rasheed also emphasized that Governor Adeleke has not taken any official vacation since assuming office in November 2022, noting that this trip is a short, private family event.

“The Governor has again chosen to make it a short one to continually attend to crucial state functions,” he stated.

He assured citizens that the governor remains in constant communication with Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi, who is overseeing state activities in his absence.

However, the Osun APC raised questions about the governor’s prolonged absence and alleged lack of formal communication regarding a transfer of power.

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In a statement by its spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, the party said, “The question being asked in hushed tones in some public places, inside commercial buses and by motorcycle riders and their passengers in the state, is where could be the whereabouts of their governor for this long?”

The APC demanded clarity on whether Adeleke officially transferred power to his deputy in line with constitutional provisions.

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