Israel DMW Mocks PDP’s Ighodalo Following Supreme Court Election Loss
Israel DMW, logistics manager for Afrobeats superstar Davido, publicly ridiculed former Edo State gubernatorial candidate Asue Ighodalo after Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling. The apex court affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Edo State’s legitimate governor, dealing a final blow to Ighodalo’s electoral challenge.
“Anointing doesn’t win election in Nigeria,” Israel DMW declared, targeting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate who lost his Supreme Court appeal. The controversial statement appears to reference political endorsements or spiritual backing that failed to secure electoral victory.
The Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday ended Ighodalo’s legal battle against the September 2024 gubernatorial election results. Okpebholo’s victory was contested by the PDP, which challenged the election outcome through Nigeria’s court system.
Israel DMW’s comments reflect ongoing political tensions surrounding the Edo State election. His public mockery of Ighodalo demonstrates how entertainment industry figures increasingly engage in Nigerian political discourse.
The logistics manager’s statement suggests that electoral success requires more than endorsements or perceived divine favor. His remarks come as Nigeria’s political landscape continues evolving, with various stakeholders weighing in on election outcomes.
Okpebholo’s confirmation as governor marks the end of a contentious electoral process that saw multiple legal challenges before reaching the Supreme Court’s final judgment.
