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My foray into politics is for specific purposes – Funke Akindele

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2 years ago

July 17, 2022

Funke Akindele

Popular Nollywood actress and 2023 running mate to Olajide Adediran, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa, has been speaking on her sudden foray into the murky waters of politics. The actress was unveiled as the Deputy Governorship candidate of the opposition party during the week by the gubernatorial flag-bearer after weeks of speculations.

Confirming her nomination as the deputy gubernatorial candidate of the PDP on Tuesday, the actress said she would be putting a hold on her acting career to focus on politics ahead of the 2023 general elections. According to her, she accepted the call to join partisan politics after considering a lot of things. Explaining his decision to nominate Akindele, Adediran said he his running mate is not just an actress, but a filmmaker and a lawyer, who has been creating jobs for Nigerian youths for many years now.

“My running mate, Funke Akindele, people say she is an actress, but I’ll say I picked a lawyer who found love in film making. Beyond an actress, she’s a filmmaker. Someone who has grown her business from zero to something, winning massive followership in the process of what she’s been doing for years. She’s an Ikrodu-born diva and I believe she is going to add value to my candidacy. Some people are forgetting that the purpose upon which a political party is established is to win elections. My running mate is a brand that connects the grassroots and my people in the cyberspace,” he said.

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Accepting to be part of the ticket, Akindele said, is largely because of her concerns over the years on the need to bring positive change to women, youth and children across Lagos State. I am an indigene of Lagos and I live in Lagos. So, I see all the needs. I see so many things we can do,” she said. The Nollywood star was unveiled by her party last Tuesday during a campaign event that had all PDP candidates for various positions in Lagos State for the 2023 general elections in attendance. Prominent party leaders, chieftains and members from all parts of the state also graced the occasion.

Akindele, who expressed happiness as the opportunity given her by PDP to contest the 2023 election, described her decision to join Adediran, popularly known as ‘Jandor’, on the ticket, as a huge sacrifice as she will leave acting, her career of many years for politics in order to bring positive change to Lagos residents. “Jandor has sacrificed a lot talking about young people passionately for over seven years to plan this project, abandoning his business to make a change in the state.

“So, I am going to put aside my career now, I am coming out for the women, the youths, we have talents in Nigeria, we need to explore what we have. We have both made sacrifices to join politics to bring positive changes to the people of Ikorodu and the state. We should build a state where our children can live rather than running and staying abroad. I am joining Jandor to bring a breath of fresh air to Ikorodu and Lagos,” she said.

Explaining that she initially thought of rejecting the offer when she was nominated for the ticket, Akindele expressed satisfaction that she has God and the people behind her. She said, “I answered the call. We are the own ers of Lagos, we will vote, win and rule the state. For the women, I am going there for you. For the youths and the children, I am there for you. We can do a lot for this state and country and make things work. We are youths, we can run, we have energy to fix Lagos state. For my Ikorodu people, I thank you. I will not put you to shame.”

On what the people of the state should expect from her team, Funke said the PDP administration intends to confront issues such as infrastructure needs, health system and improvement in the standard of education in the state. “In Lagos, what we have is an unusual situation and it requires an unusual solution. This is why we have presented to Lagosians a total departure from the norm. This is something fresh,” she added.

Earlier, the delegation of PDP candidates, leaders, chieftains and members paid a courtesy visit to the palace of Oba Kabiru Shotobi, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu. They were received by the monarch and his chiefs. Presenting the flag of the party to Akindele, Hon. Philip Aivoji, the Lagos PDP Chairman, said the party is now ready to take over the governance of the state come 2023. “When the time of a thing has come, no one can cover it. By the power of God, we have come to light up Ikorodu and all parts of Lagos state. By the Grace of God, victory is ours and it is certain in 2023,” he said.

Party bigwigs in attendance include Wahab Owokoniran, Chief Taiwo Kuye, former member South-West caretaker committee, Chief (Mrs.) Aduke Maina, member of Board of Trustees (BoT), state chairman of the party, Dr. Philip Aivoji, Nicholas Akowala, Wale Gomez, Lagos Central Senatorial candidate, Otunba Segun Adewale, popularly called Areoland.

Others are Lagos West Senatorial candidate, Bisi Odunsi, Ganiyu Adekunle, Princess Sadiat Fafowora, Bankole Wellington, popularly called BankyW, candidate of the party for House of Representatives Eti-Osa constituency and his counterpart in Ajeromi- Ifelodun, Bartholomew Chima and a numerous other PDP candidates.

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Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account

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2 days ago

December 27, 2024

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Adura Aloba and Ileri-Oluwa Aloba (Mohbad)

Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account

Younger brother of the late Hip Hop singer ( Ileri-Oluwa Aloba), Adura Aloba, has demanded public apology from actors, Yomi Fabiyi, Damola Ayinde and others, for allegedly having unauthorised access to his social media Tiktok account and using same to disrepute him or face legal action.

Adura said: “The hacking of my personal Tiktok account had led to fraudulent posts, interactions, and messages being attributed to me without my knowledge or consent.

“Yomi Fabiyi posted a petition claiming to have communicated directly with me and there was evidence of this.

“However, the alleged messages were orchestrated by Damola Ayinde, who used my compromised account. Despite the evidence circulating that these malicious actions were the work of Damola Ayinde, Fabiyi has consistently continued to publicly malign me.

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“He even visited the Lagos State Police Command in Ikeja, but has also refused to withdraw his statements or tender an apology. Instead, he has persisted in tarnishing my name, which I find to be malicious.

“My primary goal is to prove my innocence and expose the malicious actions of those who have tried to tarnish my reputation.

“I also demand that Mr. Yomi Fabiyi ceases his defamatory actions, retract his statements, and issue a public apology for the harm he has caused me.

“I stand firm in my pursuit of justice and fairness, and I appreciate the public’s support as I fight to clear my name.”

Mohbad’s brother demands apology from actors for hacking into his account

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MultiChoice announces free access to all DSTV channels for 3 days

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2 days ago

December 27, 2024

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MultiChoice announces free access to all DSTV channels for 3 days

All DStv subscribers, regardless of their current package or subscription status, will enjoy free access to every DStv channel for three days, from December 27 to December 29, MultiChoice Nigeria announced on Thursday.

In a statement released by the company, the seasonal promotion was described as a festive gift to subscribers.

“No Subscription, No Problem! Switch on your DStv decoder for a gift like no other this festive season, 72 hours of all content, all channels, all on us!” the statement read.

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The company noted that this offer is available to all customers, whether their decoders are currently active or not, providing them with a chance to explore premium content across various genres.

“For 72 hours, the only thing standing between you and the best in sports, kids’ programming, movies, and local dramas is your decoder. No payments or calls required,” MultiChoice stated.

Subscribers can enjoy a wide array of entertainment, including sports, movies, and local dramas, during the promotional period.

This initiative is part of MultiChoice’s efforts to make the holiday season memorable for its customers