Popular Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele, says the need to bring positive change to women, youth and children informed her acceptance to be the 2023 running mate to Lagos Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Governorship Candidate, Dr Olajide Adediran.
Akindele, who was unveiled by the Lagos state PDP on Tuesday at a carnival-like event that had the party’s candidates, leaders and members in attendance at Ikorodu, said her decision to join Adediran, popularly known as ‘Jandor’ was a huge sacrifice.
“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 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.
Akindele, who noted that she initially ran away when nominated for the ticket, said God and the people promised to be behind her.
“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. PDP is taking over,” Akindele added.
Presenting the flag of the party to Akindele, Mr Philip Aivoji, the Lagos PDP Chairman, said it was time for PDP to take over leadership in the state.
“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,” Aivoji said.
Speaking, the 44-year-old PDP governorship candidate, Dr Olajide Adediran said his running mate was his age mate who has passion to improve the condition of lives of Lagosians.
Dr Adediran said both of them were already accomplished in their careers and had managed businesses and human beings before agreeing to bring a positive change to the people of the state.
“We have brought a breath of fresh air to the people of Lagos. My deputy is a brand that will connect to both the grassroots and the people in the cyber space.”
“Formally, I want to present to you what we have Christened a Breath of Fresh Air. It is a clear departure from the norm,” Adediran said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that in spite of the persistent rainfall, a huge number of PDP stalwarts and members gathered at the venue to unveil the star actress.
Vanguard/Maxwell Oyekunle
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