Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has transitioned into politics and has been selected as the Peoples Democratic Party’s deputy candidate for governor of Lagos State.
On Tuesday, the actress declared in a video posted to her verified Instagram page that she was running for deputy governor.
She had now been selected to serve as Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, the PDP candidate for governor of Lagos State.
She explained why she decided to run as a running mate in the video she posted on Tuesday.
She said, “I saw it as an opportunity to help liberate and improve the wellbeing of our people, particularly the deprived youth, women and the girl child.
“My decision is not just to accept this huge responsibility but to also work tirelessly and complement Jandor’s burning desire to see our dear Lagos live up to its full potentials.”
