This came after the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, was declared winner of the polls by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

DAILY POST reports that INEC won the election after beating his closest rival, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC Bola Oyebamiji.

Adeleke won in 19 Local Government Areas with 511,067 votes against his opponent, Oyebamiji who won in 11 Local Government Areas with 444,815 votes.

Reacting, Utomi said, “Nigeria we hail thee. So the people triumphed in the state of Osun.

“Like in Kano in years before, the people proved that their will can triumph over the forces of rigging.

“Massive turn out and a fighting spirit can save democracy. On to 2027 in confidence,” he wrote.

He argued that voters are becoming more independent in their choices, stressing that the era where political endorsements alone could guarantee victory is fading.  

Part of the statement reads, “The outcome of the Osun governorship election has once again demonstrated that the Yoruba people remain largely republican in outlook but their democratic culture is steadily maturing. The electorate has sent several clear messages that political actors across the country would do well to study carefully.

“First, the people appear to have little tolerance for anything that resembles bullying or the excessive use of power. There is often a natural inclination to identify with the perceived underdog, and when voters believe that one side is being unfairly pressured, they are increasingly willing to make their feelings known at the ballot box.

“Second, Osun has reinforced an enduring political reality: governorship elections are fundamentally about the governor. Regardless of what happens in Abuja, a popular governor enjoys a significant advantage. Federal influence may matter, but it cannot easily override local goodwill earned through performance, accessibility, and public perception.

“Third, voters are becoming bolder and more independent in their choices. The era when political endorsements alone guaranteed electoral outcomes appears to be fading. Citizens are increasingly exercising their judgment and voting according to their convictions.

Showunmi congratulated Governor Adeleke, saying the victory was proof that the people rewarded service delivery and not political pressure from the center.

He warned political parties against neglecting internal stakeholders, saying structure without loyalty is useless on election day.  

“Those who wield power within political parties without adequately carrying stakeholders along may discover, often too late, that party structures do not automatically translate into enthusiastic support,” he stated.

He, however, condemned the violence and loss of lives recorded during the election, describing it as unacceptable.  

“No political contest is worth the blood of any citizen. Those responsible for election-related violence must face the consequences of their actions,” he added.

Tagging Okpebholo to the open letter on his Instagram story, Davido wrote, “@he_Mondayokpebholo get ready my brother! Make I sleep first. Nah me and you tomorrow.” 

DAILY POST recalls that Monday Okpebholo, who is a member of the All Progressive Congress, APC, had during campaign for Bola Oyebamiji, the party’s candidate in Osun, criticised Adeleke’s performance and alleged that his dancing skill is distracting him from governance.

Addressing the voters, he said, “For four years, this man has been dancing. Before he takes breakfast, before he drinks tea, he will dance. Are you not tired?”

In response to him, Davido trolled Okpebholo on his Instagram story by sharing his alleged WAEC result.

According to the result which first surfaced on social media during political controversies in 2024, Okpebholo who sat for just six subjects in 2008, had four D7s, one E8 and one C5.

Okpehbolo’s WAEC certificate, however, gained mainstream viral attention after it was shared by the singer last week.