2023 general elections in Nigeria are almost here, baring last minute change, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the presidential and National Assembly elections for the 25th of February while the Gubernatorial and state Assembly Elections are slated for March 11, 2023.
TheNewsGuru Lagos correspondent, Abimbola Fabunmi brings you list of celebrities who have delved into politics ahead of the forthcoming 2023 elections in the country.
Funke Akindele
Funke bursts into the movie scene in the early 2000s with the television series Ineed to know where she played the role of a secondary school student. She interpreted her role very well and it’s been no looking back for her since then.
Her movie Jenifa and Omo Ghetto practical shot her into limelight as it made her become a force to reckon with in the movie industry home and abroad.
Funke has won many awards for the roles she plays in movies. Her TV series Jenifa’s diary still rule the airwaves till this very moment.
She joined politics few years ago and has been chosen as the deputy governorship aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State.
She is running alongside her Principal Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor. They are both in contention presenting a joint ticket for the 2023 guber elections in the state.
Kenneth Okonkwo
Another actor who has carved a niche for himself in the movie industry is Kenneth Okonkwo. He is an actor, legal practitioner who shot into limelight with the Movie Living in Bondage shot and delivered many years ago.
The actor was born and bred in Enugu state and has been one of the spokepersons for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.
Okonkwo has brought his brilliance and wealth of experience to bear as Peter Obi’s spokesperson. His delivery and knowledge of the rule of Law is topnotch.
Okonkwo’s disposition on the job is of good quality.
He could be getting a bigger political appointment should Peter Obi emerge as the country’s next president.
Banky W
His real names is Olubankole Wellington and he’s a Lagosian by root.
He’s married to another wonderful and beautiful actress known as Adesuwa Etomi and they have been living happily together.
The singer cum actor shot into limelight in the acting world with his surprise acting skills in the movie the Wedding party where he played the role of a groom with his partner Adesuwa.
Banky W has also delved into politics and has been given the ticket to run for the House of Representatives in Eti-Osa Area of Lagos state under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
He also had a shot in politics in 2019 when he contested for the House of Reps in same locality but under a different party Modern Democratic Party (MDP) for Eti-Osa Federal House Of Representatives but lost.
Tonto Dike
Beautiful nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has also given politics a shot.
She is the deputy governorship candidate of African Democratic Party in Rivers State and will be running alongside her principal Tonte Ibraye.
Upon being called to serve her fatherland , Dikeh announced the nomination via her social media handles where she shared their plans if elected into office in the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in Rivers State.
Femi Branch
Nigerian actor, Femi Branch known for his baritone voice in movies has also taken a big shot in politics.
The Ogun state born actor has been named the running mate to Ogun State gubernatorial candidate, Tofunmi Ogunronbi of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), ahead of the forthcoming general election in the country.
Branch’s political party may not be very popular but his foray into politics will open up the ladder for him to climb in his political journey.
The NRM guber candidate on Ogun state Dr Tofunmi Ogunrombi said he picked the Ogun-born actor because he believes he would add more value to his candidacy.
The NRM guber candidate said he picked the Ogun-born actor because he believes he would add more value to his candidacy.
Desmond Elliot
Another handsome actor who has delved into politics is Desmond Elliot.The Lagos born thespian has been elected into the Lagos state House of Assembly twice and he’s now running for another term in office.
Desmond represent Surulere constituency in the Lagos state House of Assembly and will be hoping to deliver on his promises come 2023.
His foray into politics has limited his appearance on Television screens an cinemas, Desmond really proved his mettle as an actor during his active days.
Hilda Dokunbo
Another Beautiful screen diva and actress, Hilda Dokunbo has also joined politics and will be contesting the Federal House of Representatives in Asalga/Akulga Federal constituency of Rivers in the forthcoming general elections in the country.
She is running under the umbrella of Labour party in the state.
She has promised to serve dilligently if elected and belives her party Labour will also do well generally in the general elections in the country come February 2023.