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2019 ELECTION! Actress Funke Adesiyan picks APC nomination form
Nollywood actress, Funke Adesiyan, has picked the Expression of Interest form to contest The State House of Assembly in the forthcoming 2019 election.
The actress said she has an unflinching desire to serve the people of Oyo State under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
Adesiyan also promised not to retreat or surrender until women and youths have desired representation.
She made the announcement on her Instagram page and wrote;
“By the grace of God and the support of my people, I have picked the Expression of Interest form to contest The State House of Assembly in the forthcoming 2019 election under the platform of our Great Party APC.
“Mine is an unflinching desire to serve my people. We shall not retreat nor surrender till our women and youths have desired representation.
“#2019 #ibadan #funkeadesiyan #oyostate #funke4sure #funkenijoor #apc #eyesontheball.”
Recall that WuzupNaija had reported that Adesiya recounted how Fulani herdsmen destroyed her five hectares of land at Ijebu Omu for watermelon farming.
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The actress in a lengthy Instagram post recounted how the herdmen and their cows invaded her farm and destroyed her watermelon that was due for cultivation.
Adesiyan said she collapsed at Dubai airport when she received the sad call and was on admission for five days.
Meanwhile, more celebrities have joined the growing list of entertainers who will be contesting in the 2019 general elections.
The list includes,
Shina Pellar
Nigerian businessman, and CEO Aquilla group of companies, Shina Peller formally declared his intention to represent the Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola, Iwajowa federal constituency at the house of representatives in 2019. He made this known on his Instagram page on June 1, 2018.
Peller wrote,
“My people, after a deep thought, reflection and extensive consultations, I have decided to formally declare my intention to represent the Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola, Iwajowa federal constituency at the house of representatives in 2019.
Kanayo O. Kanayo
The movie star will be running the seat of a member of the House of Representatives in Ahiazu/ Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, Imo State under the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). He made this known on his Instagram page on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.
He wrote,
“Hello Friends, good evening. History has been made today as I declared my intention to run for the House of Representatives, Ahiazu/ Ezinihitte Mbaise Federal Constituency, Imo State under the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA. I owe you this information as I enlist your prayers and support. #OverAndOut”.
Kenneth Okonkwo
Okonkwo revealed that he wants to be the next governor of his state, Enugu in the next governorship elections.
The veteran actor wrote via his Instagram page on Sunday, March 4, 2018.
“Just declared my intention to contest for the Governorship candidate of APC in Enugu State. It was heartwarming to receive the blessings of the immediate past Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Gov Sullivan Chime. To God be the glory.”
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