The news is everywhere. Davido has been appointed by the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, and flag bearer of the Accord Party as Head Youth Mobilization of Campaign Council.

Our view on this? Two things can be true at the same time.

First, it is smart politics. Second, it is risky politics.

Let us explain.

One. Davido is not just a musician. Davido is a movement. In 2022, when Ademola Adeleke ran for governor of Osun State, Davido was not “Head Youth Mobilization” on paper, but he was the head in reality. He posted. He performed. He dragged his 30BG army online and offline. Young people in Osun who never cared about PVC suddenly wanted to vote because “If OBO says Adeleke, then Adeleke.” That is influence you cannot buy with billboards.

So making it official now for 2027 is Adeleke and Accord Party saying: We are not hiding our weapon. Youth are 70 percent of voters. Davido speaks their language. He can enter UNIOSUN in Osogbo, pull 50,000 students, and turn it into a rally without sharing ₦1,000. That is power.

Two. But here is the risk. Politics is not music. In music, you drop a hit and people dance. In politics, you drop a promise and people remember for 4 years.

If Davido mobilizes youth in Osun in 2026 and 2027, and Accord wins again, those same youth will come back in 2028 asking: “Where is the job? Where is the grant? Where is the studio you promised?” At that point, Davido is not just “OBO.” He is “Head Youth Mobilization.” He will be held responsible like a commissioner.

We saw it with others. Celebrities enter campaign council, clout goes up, but when government fails, the blame touches them. Fans turn to critics fast. Ask anyone who campaigned in 2015.

Three. Adeleke is governor of Osun State under Accord Party and has gotten the second term ticket. That means 2027 is about continuity for him. Bringing Davido in as Head Youth Mobilization shows Accord wants to lock down the youth vote early. It is a message: We are not relaxing because we are incumbent. We are campaigning like opposition.

Four. If Accord Party is serious about youth, then Davido’s job is bigger than singing at rallies. He has to sell results, not just vibes. Can he explain Accord’s record to a vulcanizer in Iwo? Can he tell a teacher in Ejigbo what Accord will do differently in a second term for young people in Osun? That is the test.

We wish him well. If he uses this position to push for real youth programs in Osun — grants, tech hubs, music business loans, student job pipelines — then history will clap. If he uses it to only shout “Accord” and dance, then 2027 youth in Osun will dance, and 2028 youth will cry.

Final word. In politics, they see voters as an investment: the more you invest, the higher you earn. They invest ₦2,000 in your vote, they earn ₦2 billion from budget.

2027 is not for party loyalty. 2027 is for survival. And in Osun, the youth will decide if Davido’s appointment brings relief or just rhythm.

That is our view.

Concern Group: Osun Youth Accountability Forum