Adeleke Dances To Davido’s “Feel” Live On Channels TV — Then Reveals The Emotional Story Behind His Win
Governor Ademola Adeleke gave Nigerians exactly what they expected and then something nobody saw coming. During his first major sit-down interview after being declared winner of the Osun governorship election, the “Dancing Governor” broke into his trademark moves live on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics. But behind the joy, he also opened up about something far more personal: quietly visiting his late brother’s grave the night before the election, seeking his blessing one last time.
The Dance Moment Itself
Speaking to anchor Seun Okinbaloye, Adeleke was asked whether he could express his feelings to Nigerians and the world through music. Without hesitation, he replied, “You got it” then broke into dance to “Feel,” a hit record by his nephew Davido, first swaying while still seated before eventually standing up to show off his full moves on live television. It’s exactly the kind of unscripted, joyful moment that’s defined his public image for years, and one that instantly went viral across Nigerian social media.
Where The Nickname Actually Comes From
For those wondering why dancing has become so synonymous with Adeleke’s political identity, it traces back to a genuinely emotional origin story. Following the death of his elder brother, Adeleke contested and won the Osun West senatorial bye-election and it was the celebration of that particular victory that first brought his dancing into the national spotlight, eventually earning him the “Dancing Governor” title he’s carried ever since. He’s described dancing as simply a personal hobby, a way of praising God, and a genuine outlet for relieving stress, rather than a calculated political image.
The Part That Made This Interview Different
Beyond the dancing, Adeleke used the platform to share something far more vulnerable. He revealed that his late brother, Serubawon, and he had shared a very similar personality and love for life, admitting he still misses him deeply. He described visiting his brother’s grave the evening before the election, saying he still goes there to talk to him, sometimes crying, telling him he was heading into another election and asking for his prayers something he called a genuine psychological boost ahead of the vote.
He also addressed the recurring “Adeleke dynasty” criticism directly, insisting it wasn’t something he engineered himself but rather something the people of Osun State chose, describing his family as one that many people wish theirs could resemble. He specifically credited his elder brother, Adedeji Adeleke Davido’s father as a father figure and trusted adviser whose counsel shaped him.
On Being Underestimated
Adeleke didn’t shy away from addressing his critics either. Speaking on the same day across Channels TV’s Politics Today programme, he admitted that plenty of people had dismissed him early on because of his public image and love of dancing, assuming he wasn’t a serious enough figure to govern effectively a perception he said he actually welcomed being underrated by, given how the results ultimately played out.
His Vision For A Second Term
Looking ahead, Adeleke laid out his second-term priorities clearly, declaring he was tired of Osun being labelled a “civil service state” and pledging to push the state toward industrialisation, including plans for a free trade zone, completion of the state airport, and continued infrastructure expansion aimed at attracting investors and creating broader economic opportunity.
Wahala Network Take
From dancing live on national television to breaking down about a brother he still visits and talks to, this interview gave Nigerians the full range of who Governor Adeleke actually is joyful, unbothered by criticism, but carrying real personal weight behind the public persona. Whatever people think of the dancing, there’s clearly a lot more depth behind those moves than critics have ever given him credit for.
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