LIKE ALL OTHER NIGERIANS WE LOVE AND WELCOME DAVIDO IN EDO STATE.

Our enemies are at it again; we did not ban Davido from entering Edo state. The proclaimer of that ban is an enemy of Edo State; an impostor, and a fraud. The Government of Edo State hereby dissociates itself from such spiteful behavior, and wishes to state further that Edo state is home to all, regardless of their belief, political persuasion, affinity and or legal affiliation . As a matter of fact, should Davido intend to perform in Edo state in future, the state will be willing to collaborate and partner with him.

Governor Okpebholo is very well balanced at home with various demographics and their leanings. Davido is one of our illustrious sons, whose mother hails from Edo state; he's exemplary, and we are pleased to associate with him. Should he wish to visit Edo state, we would happily host and fete him. Whatever transpired in Osun state in the wake of last week's election was purely politics and nothing more. There was nothing personal in the conversations that deepened the campaigns.

Davido is a young man who has remained one of Nigeria's global ambassadors, doing us proud and building bridges of understanding across the socio-political divides. As a government, we are pleased with his conduct, commitment and calculated conquest in the music industry. Indeed, we look forward to him being awarded a Grammy title.

Prince Kassim Afegbua, Mnipr.

Hon. Commissioner for Information and Strategy.

Edo State.