Adedeji Adeleke, father of singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) spent about N60 billion to influence voters during the Osun State governorship election.
Adeleke made the allegation in a viral video while speaking about the election, which saw his younger brother, Governor Ademola Adeleke, secure re-election for a second term. 
The businessman claimed that voters in some areas were allegedly offered as much as N50,000 for their votes.
According to him, reports of the alleged spending prompted him to retreat to his room and pray for his brother’s victory.
He maintained that the Adeleke family did not spend money to influence voters on election day, insisting that Governor Adeleke’s victory reflected the choice of the electorate.
“The only reason why we defeated Oyetola is not that we are bigger or that we spent more money than him. On election day, we didn’t spend any money.
“They spent N60 billion, as we heard. In some places, they bought most votes for as high as N50,000 for a single vote.
“On the day of the election, when I heard the kind of money they were spending, I went back to my little corner in my room, and I knelt down and prayed to God.
“I said, ‘God Almighty, let people collect their money, but let them still vote for Ademola Adeleke.’”
Adeleke attributed his confidence during the election to his strong Christian faith, saying he regularly turns to the Bible for strength and guidance.
He specifically cited Isaiah 41:10, saying his faith had made him fearless and less reliant on influential individuals.
“When I need God to pray every day, I have some Bible passages and verses that I read and that I pray with. And this is part of my testimony,” he said.
He added that his strong belief in God had discouraged him from seeking patronage from powerful figures.
“That’s why you don’t see me running after people in high places or competing with people to go and visit anyone. I would rather do it in my little corner. I would rather ask God Almighty to help me,” he said.
Adeleke’s allegation has not been independently verified, and the APC has not, in the remarks provided, responded to the claim.
The comments came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Ademola Adeleke the winner of the Osun governorship election at about 7:24 a.m. on Sunday.
