December 14, (THEWILL) – Nollywood actress cum politician, Funke Akindele, said she will be the next Deputy Governor of Lagos.
In July, Akindele confirmed she is the Lagos state deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of the 2023 election.
The movie producer expressed her optimism about her political bid in an interview with Punch.
The actress said her film, Battle On Buka Street, which premiered last weekend, is a farewell to the movie industry.
Akindele also said she has passed the baton of production to the young ones in the industry in order to focus on her political aspirations.
“A great change has happened positively if you noticed. From being an actor, I also write, produce, direct and discover new faces. So, I have passed the baton of production to the young people because I have moved into politics now,” she said.
“So, Battle on Buka Street is like a farewell because I am going to be the next Deputy Governor of Lagos State. So, I am passing the baton to the new ones because we need to give them an opportunity,” she concluded.
“I will be in the background to advise and supervise them, but let them be the face, let us celebrate them, are you not tired of seeing old faces?.”
Akindele said she ventured into politics to save Lagos and its residents from bad governance.
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