Some Nigerian entertainers have aspired to be in political offices. It is not always an easy task but some of them have made attempts and have gathered support too. Let’s take a look at some of these entertainers.

Yul Edochie
Actor, Yul Edochie, contested for governorship of Anambra state under the Democratic Peoples Congress (DPC) in 2017. He promised a change in the affairs of his state if elected. Although he won his party’s ticket, he did not win the governorship seat. Nevertheless, he is contesting in the 2023 presidential elections. He has also gotten the support of his father, veteran actor, Pete Edochie.

Desmond Elliot
Actor and filmmaker, Desmond Elliot declared his interest to represent Surulere Constituency at the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2014. He contested under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and won the election in 2015. Also, he has announced that he would be contesting for the same office in 2023.

Muma Gee
In 2014, singer, Gift Eke, popularly known as Muma Gee, contested for the Federal House of Representatives seat for Abua/Odua and Ahoada Federal Constituency of Rivers State. She was on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. However, the mother of twins lost out in the general elections.

Kate Henshaw
Actress Kate Henshaw vied for political office in 2014 when she aspired to represent the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal constituency under PDP. She lost in the primary elections.

Banky W
Singer and actor, Olubankole Wellington, aka Banky W, declared to run for House of Representatives in the 2019 elections. However, he lost out in the elections under the Modern Democratic Party. Regardless, he has not given up on that dream as he has declared to run again under the PDP. He aims to represent Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in 2023...

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You forgot 9ice ??