Nollywood actor and politician, Olumide Oworu, has announced his intention to contest for the Surulere I Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.
Oworu made the declaration on Tuesday, November 10, revealing that he would contest under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
The actor previously contested for the Surulere Constituency I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly during the 2023 elections under the Labour Party but could not make it to the final ballot after his name was reportedly excluded due to administrative issues.
Reflecting on his previous political attempt, Oworu said the experience did not weaken his determination, adding that the support and resilience of young people in Surulere strengthened his commitment to public service.
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He explained that his latest ambition represents a renewed effort to bring his vision for better governance to the people of Surulere, this time at the federal level.
Oworu also called on residents, particularly young people, to actively participate in the political process and take responsibility for choosing leaders who will represent their interests.
He urged voters not to remain passive while decisions affecting their future are made by political leaders.
The actor will now be hoping to secure the party’s ticket and emerge victorious in the 2027 elections as he makes another attempt to transition from the entertainment industry into elective politics.
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