{"id":162168,"date":"2025-05-11T21:06:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T20:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/davido-could-someday-become-governor-of-osun-ben-murray-bruce"},"modified":"2025-05-11T22:08:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-11T21:08:11","slug":"davido-could-someday-become-governor-of-osun-ben-murray-bruce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/davido-could-someday-become-governor-of-osun-ben-murray-bruce","title":{"rendered":"Davido could someday become Governor of Osun \u2013 Ben Murray-Bruce"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Former Bayelsa East senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has predicted that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will one day become the Governor of Osun State.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in a recent episode of his Common Sense series, Murray-Bruce stated that Davido would succeed if he ventured into politics, given the Adeleke family\u2019s political pedigree.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cDavid Adeleke, the global phenomenon better known as Davido, is undeniably an international artist and a true Nigerian superstar. He stands as one of Nigeria\u2019s most valuable cultural exports. However, beneath the surface of this music icon lies a side that many may not be aware of.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe is, by his own admission, a political animal with deeply held views and a clear-cut political ideology. This revelation, which came to light through a personal discussion, perhaps, shouldn\u2019t be entirely surprising when you consider the DNA of the Adeleke family. His uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is the Governor of Osun State. Furthermore, his uncle, Isiaka Adeleke, also served as a former Governor of Osun State during Ibrahim Babangida\u2019s military administration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cConsidering all of these, the thought that Davido himself could one day aspire to become the Governor of Osun State seems more like a potential trajectory, especially if his political inclinations are nurtured and strategically channelled. Here in Nigeria, there is a growing sentiment that more entertainers should consider seeking political positions. Their ability to connect with the different demographics could inject fresh perspectives and dynamism into the political landscape. Davido, if you run, I predict you will win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Former Bayelsa East senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has predicted that Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, will one day become the Governor of Osun State. 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