Actor Olumide Oworu Reveals His Political Ambitions

Nollywood actor Olumide Oworu has followed his older peers’ footsteps while revealing his political ambitions.

The 28-year-old actor, best known for his role as ‘Tali Johnson’ in the African magic series ‘The Johnsons’, said on his Instagram page that he is a member of the Surulele 1 constituency of the Lagos State Legislature.

Notably, actor and politician Desmond Elliott currently holds Olumide’s contested position in Surulere constituency 1 under the All-Progressive Congress and is running for a third term.

Olumide, who presented the poster, said the country’s youth are more politically conscious and eager to be part of the process that leads to a better country. An act that drove him to serve the people.

While indicating that a new Nigeria is indeed possible, the actor thanked his fans and colleagues for their support.

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”.

Olumide Oworu began his acting career in 2007, at the age of 13, when he was cast as Wole in the popular Nigerian TV series “Everyday People.” He gained prominence after appearing in series, including “The Johnsons” and “Shuga” and also played the role of ‘Atlas’ in the Netflix TV series “Far From Home’. He has won several awards for his acting, including the Best Actor in a Drama award at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.

Oworu has continued to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry as he also doubles as a singer. He has released several songs, including “Owo,” “Mogbe,” and “Desperado.”

Congratulatory messages

Colleagues and fans have taken to his comment section to congratulate him for taking a bold self

Falzthebahdguy wrote: “I did not see this coming, but I love the look of it !! 🦾🦾🦾”

Toyin Abraham wrote: “Yesssss now I’m readyyyy🤜🤜🤜”

Efeirele wrote: “Desmond Elliot is shaking 👏👏👏 Love to see it!”

Bunkunmi Oluwasina wrote: “i’m very proud of you on this. 🙌 we gather dey!”

Blossom Chukwujekwu wrote: “Let’s GO!!🔥🔥❤️👏”

Mr Macaroni wrote: “Yessssssss 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾”

Vicsleek wrote: “Hope it’s Desmond Elliott we are unseating 😂 coz that Will Make me happy”