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Actor, Olumide Oworu Unveils His Political Ambition
Nollywood actor, Olumide Oworu has unveiled his political ambition.
The 28-year-old actor, best known for playing “Tari Johnson” in the Africa Magic Series “The Johnsons,” announced on his Instagram page that he was running for membership in the Labour Party for the Lagos State House of Assembly.
As he unveiled his poster, Olumide noted that the nation’s youth are more politically conscious and work to participate in a process that results in a better country; this has motivated him to be of service in order to help his people.
The actor praised his supporters and his coworkers, saying that a new Nigeria is in fact feasible.
He wrote: “It is with a sense of honour and duty that I announce my candidacy for membership of The Lagos State House of Assembly – Surulere Constituency 1 on the platform of The Labour Party. The youth of this generation in Nigeria are more politically aware than ever and are now striving to have our voices heard and take part in the government process of this great country. As someone with a passion for youth development, it is on this note that I tender myself in service to play my part in the actualization of an all inclusive government, where the young Nigerian intellectuals have a chance to make a change by being a part of the move for the creation of a new Nigeria. Thank you for your support. A new Nigeria is POssible”.