Nigerian singer B-Red, son of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has said his family is not involved in politics for financial gain, claiming that the Adeleke family already has generational wealth.
B-Red made the statement during an interview on the Echo Room podcast, where he said his father and other members of the family went into politics primarily to help people.
“We don’t need politics for money; we have been rich for a long time. My family is only in politics to help,” he said.
The singer also expressed confidence that Nigeria would experience significant development if his father eventually became President of the country.
“If my dad, Governor Ademola Adeleke, becomes the President of Nigeria, things will improve drastically,” B-Red said.
However, he said he would prefer that his father did not pursue the presidency because of the pressure associated with the office.
“But I don’t want my dad to be President because the pressure will be too much,” he added.
The Adeleke family has produced two governors and senators, including the late Isiaka Adeleke and the incumbent Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke.
Several members of the family are also involved in the administration of the Osun State Government.
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is another prominent member of the family and has publicly supported his uncle and his political activities.
