It has been observed that Nigerian entertainment personalities are gradually shifting their focus to politics. This has been referred to as new crop of politicians in the field of Nigerian politics. At the last count, not less than six Nollywood entertainers have indicated interest in vying for political positions in our great country Nigeria.
My own humble analysis and opinion is that this
collection of new politicians most likely has the interest of the masses at
heart unlike the other politicians we are used to.
My reasons for this theory are not far-fetched
because their initial areas of specialisation where basically meant to make the
masses happy or keep them entertained. Logically they
are out for the wellbeing
or happiness of the masses. (yes or no, I stand to be corrected). What do you
think..................
The following are briefs on the stars who have so
far indicated interest in vying for political positions in the country.
First among my list is
Desmond Elliot:
The Nollywood actor
few months ago indicated his interest to run for a seat in the Lagos State
House of Representatives come 2015. In an interview with one of the national
dailies recently, the actor stated his reason for delving into politics as a means
of giving back to the society whatever blessings he has gotten from God. He
specifically mentioned the youths as his target of interest when elected. He
lamented the lack of jobs in the country as a frustrating phenomenon that can
make the society uncomfortable for everyone. Furthermore, he posited
agriculture as a means of promoting nation building and stated his readiness to
support such.
Kate
Henshaw
This veteran Nigerian actress has also declared her
interest to venture into politics. It was gathered that the actress a native of
Cross Rivers State is vying for a seat in the Federal House of Representatives
to represent her Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal Constituency. The 43 year old
actress made her political interest known on Saturday,
July 19, which was her birthday and officially unveiled her campaign website
same day.
According to her, she plans to make clean water and good roads
available to the masses, as she reiterated her desire to showcase a humane way
of being in a leadership stool. Another of her focus according to her is the
provision of affordable education and quality healthcare, especially for
expecting and young mothers, the less privileged and the physically
challenged.”
Bob
Manuel Udokwu
Bob Manuel, a
pioneer Nollywood actor, who hails from Idemili North in Anambra
State, based his decision to join politics on developing and transforming his
State in line with the vision of the present administration. Bob-Manuel, a
former SA to Governor Peter Obi, therefore called for prayers and support to
enable him achieve his ambition to serve his people.
Julius Agwu
Julius Agwu who came to the limelight with his special kind of
comedy in the Nigerian scene is not left out in the politics movement. According
to current events, it is now official that the renowned comedian has declared
his intentions to run for the governorship seat of Rivers State in 2015. The
successful comedian says he decided to join the governorship race after
pressure from his people to lead them. Born on April 7th, 1973 the comedian
hails from Choba in Obio /Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Funke Adesina
Funke, a popular Yoruba actress, who recently sent a BBM broadcast
informing her contacts of her political ambition, intends running for a seat In
the Oyo state House of Assembly, come
2015. She has made her intention to contest for the seat of the Ibadan
South-East constituency in the House of Assembly. Adesiyan, who has featured in
several blockbuster movies and series of TV soaps, has already started having
support from fans and friends who have resorted to using her picture as their
Display Picture (DP).
Abolore
Akande (9Ice)
In
another related development, the Gongo Aso
crooner, Abolore Akande, known as 9Ice is also in the race. The artist who somewhat
disappeared from the music scene for a while has indicated his interest to run
for the House of Representatives., only this time as a political aspirant, of a
yet-to-be declared political party not in the field of music.
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