12 POPULAR NIGERIAN CELEBRITIES VYING FOR POLITICAL POST IN 2015
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| Desmond Elliot |
Our celebrities are
vying for political post in 2015 and they are not dulling. Bebeakinboade.com
presents to you 12 popular Nigerian celebs ranging from the music industry to
Nollywood that will be contesting in next year’s general elections.
vying for political post in 2015 and they are not dulling. Bebeakinboade.com
presents to you 12 popular Nigerian celebs ranging from the music industry to
Nollywood that will be contesting in next year’s general elections.
DESMOND ELLIOT
Award-winning actor
and movie producer Desmond Elliot is contesting for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in the fast approaching 2015 elections under
the umbrella of the All Progressive Congress, APC. He is one of Nigeria’s
hottest actors. A couple of years back, Desmond, having conquered the silver
screen as an actor veered into movie production and directing and within a
short while carved another niche for himself. Motivated by his meteoric rise and success in
Nollywood, the actor has announced his decision to contest for office.
and movie producer Desmond Elliot is contesting for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in the fast approaching 2015 elections under
the umbrella of the All Progressive Congress, APC. He is one of Nigeria’s
hottest actors. A couple of years back, Desmond, having conquered the silver
screen as an actor veered into movie production and directing and within a
short while carved another niche for himself. Motivated by his meteoric rise and success in
Nollywood, the actor has announced his decision to contest for office.
TONY TETUILA
Anthony Olanrewaju
Awotoye popularly known as Tony Tetuila will be running for a seat in the Kwara
State House of Assembly under APC.
Awotoye popularly known as Tony Tetuila will be running for a seat in the Kwara
State House of Assembly under APC.
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| Tony Tetuila |
Tony Tetuila was
one of the hottest music stars in Nigeria. He hasn’t done much music of late
but has managed to keep himself relevant.
one of the hottest music stars in Nigeria. He hasn’t done much music of late
but has managed to keep himself relevant.
KATE HENSHAW
Award-winning
actress, Kate Henshaw, is not left out of the 2015 political race. She is
contesting for the Federal House of
Representatives for Calabar Munical/Odukpani Federal Constituency under
the PDP platform. Kate officially unveiled her campaign on the 19th of July on
www.campaign.ng.
actress, Kate Henshaw, is not left out of the 2015 political race. She is
contesting for the Federal House of
Representatives for Calabar Munical/Odukpani Federal Constituency under
the PDP platform. Kate officially unveiled her campaign on the 19th of July on
www.campaign.ng.
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| Kate Henshaw |
She might be a
‘JJC’ in the naija political scene, considering the challenges of running for
political office in Nigeria. However, she seems determined and her eyes remain
fixed on the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani constituency slot.
‘JJC’ in the naija political scene, considering the challenges of running for
political office in Nigeria. However, she seems determined and her eyes remain
fixed on the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani constituency slot.
9ICE
Gongo Aso crooner,
Abolore Akande, known as 9Ice officially made public his intent to contest for
the House of Representatives seat for Ogbomosho North/South/Orire
Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the February general election of 2015.
Abolore Akande, known as 9Ice officially made public his intent to contest for
the House of Representatives seat for Ogbomosho North/South/Orire
Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the February general election of 2015.
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| 9ice |
The singer
popularly called 9ice has gone to his hometown to kick start his political
campaign. The Alapomeji crooner has released his political campaign poster. He
is contesting under APC (All Progressive Congress) party using his birth name,
Abolore Akande.
popularly called 9ice has gone to his hometown to kick start his political
campaign. The Alapomeji crooner has released his political campaign poster. He
is contesting under APC (All Progressive Congress) party using his birth name,
Abolore Akande.
JULIUS AGWU
Comedian ,Julius
Agwu is vying for the post of Rivers state Governor come 2015. He explains his
reasons for going into politics and what he hopes to change if he wins. On
reports that he is running for governor:
Agwu is vying for the post of Rivers state Governor come 2015. He explains his
reasons for going into politics and what he hopes to change if he wins. On
reports that he is running for governor:
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| Julius Agwu |
“Yes, I am working on that project too
at the moment.” On if he will call himself a politician: “I cannot really call
myself a politician, but l am someone who prays and wish for things to get better
than it is in this country.
at the moment.” On if he will call himself a politician: “I cannot really call
myself a politician, but l am someone who prays and wish for things to get better
than it is in this country.
YEMI SOLADE
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| Yemi Solade |
Popular Yoruba
actor, Yemi Solade is contesting for a seat in the Senate on the platform of
the All Progressives Congress (APC). Yemi,who is currently the interim chairman
of the newly floated TAMPAN announced he would run for political office via his
twitter account where he shared his campaign poster.
actor, Yemi Solade is contesting for a seat in the Senate on the platform of
the All Progressives Congress (APC). Yemi,who is currently the interim chairman
of the newly floated TAMPAN announced he would run for political office via his
twitter account where he shared his campaign poster.
KENNY SAINT
BEST(KSB)
BEST(KSB)
KSB, who is also
the Vice President of Kennis Music, said the APC was the only party that gave
newcomers the chance of running for political office without discrimination.
the Vice President of Kennis Music, said the APC was the only party that gave
newcomers the chance of running for political office without discrimination.
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| Kenny Saint Best |
The artiste, who recently declared her intention to contest the Lagos State
House of Assembly elections, said this at an event to unveil her transformation
plan for the people of Ikeja Constituency 1, which she hopes to represent
should she win the election in 2015.
House of Assembly elections, said this at an event to unveil her transformation
plan for the people of Ikeja Constituency 1, which she hopes to represent
should she win the election in 2015.
BOB MANUEL UDOKWO
The Anambra state
born actor has declared his intention to run for for a seat at the Anambra
State of Assembly in 2015.
born actor has declared his intention to run for for a seat at the Anambra
State of Assembly in 2015.
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| Bob Manuel Udokwu |
The actor will be
contesting on the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA)….
contesting on the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA)….
The actor is
currently the Senior Special Adviser on Nollywood and entertainment to Anambra
State Governor, Willie Obiano.
currently the Senior Special Adviser on Nollywood and entertainment to Anambra
State Governor, Willie Obiano.
FUNKE ADESIYAN
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| Funke Adesiyan |
Popular Yoruba
actress, Funke Adesiyan, is another entertainer vying for political office in
2015. She is running for the Ibadan South-East constituency slot in the Oyo
State House of Assembly most likely on the APC platform. Friends and fans of
the actress flooded social media recently with posters of the actress after she
sent out a blackberry broadcast. Funke has featured in several blockbuster
movies and a couple of soap operas.
actress, Funke Adesiyan, is another entertainer vying for political office in
2015. She is running for the Ibadan South-East constituency slot in the Oyo
State House of Assembly most likely on the APC platform. Friends and fans of
the actress flooded social media recently with posters of the actress after she
sent out a blackberry broadcast. Funke has featured in several blockbuster
movies and a couple of soap operas.
KENNETH OKONKWO
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| Kenneth Okonkwo |
Living in Bondage
star, Kenneth Okonkwo, is not left out of the race for elective office in 2015.
The lawyer turned-actor and movie producer has wrapped up plans to join the
race anytime soon.
star, Kenneth Okonkwo, is not left out of the race for elective office in 2015.
The lawyer turned-actor and movie producer has wrapped up plans to join the
race anytime soon.
The veteran actor
has declared his interest to represent Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal
Constituency at the National Assembly on the platform of the People’s
Democratic Party (PDP).
has declared his interest to represent Nsukka/Igboeze South Federal
Constituency at the National Assembly on the platform of the People’s
Democratic Party (PDP).
JIBOLA DABO
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| Jibola Dabo |
Jibola Dabo is
another Nollywood actor warming up for 2015; he plans to contest for the
Federal House of Representatives under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP). Jibola has made known his intentions to represent Owo/Ose Federal
Constituency in Ondo State.
another Nollywood actor warming up for 2015; he plans to contest for the
Federal House of Representatives under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP). Jibola has made known his intentions to represent Owo/Ose Federal
Constituency in Ondo State.
CLEM OHAMEZE
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| Clem Ohameze |
Clem Ohameze is
another actor geared to run for office in 2015; he is eyeing the Federal House
of Representatives.
another actor geared to run for office in 2015; he is eyeing the Federal House
of Representatives.
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