The youths on Twitter said they will rather support Nollywood star, Olumide Oworu of The Johnsons Fame to replace Elliot
Nigerian youths have vowed to retire veteran actor Desmond Elliot in the upcoming governorship and house of assembly election in Lagos state.
The youths on Twitter said they will rather support Nollywood star, Olumide Oworu of The Johnsons Fame to replace Elliot.
The younger Olumide Owuru wants to unseat his senior colleague, Desmond Elliot as the member of Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere constituency 1, a post-Desmond has held for eight years.
Actor Olumide Owuru who is an Obidient and running on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), took to social media to make his declaration known.
Olumide’s Instagram handle has a flyer and a write-up stating the reason for his noble move, Oworu wants to represent Surulere Constituency at the Lagos House of Assembly.
In his statement, the young movie star revealed that he has a passion for youth development and wants a chance to make a change.
“It is with a sense of honour and duty that I announce my candidacy for membership of The Lagos State House of Assembly – Surulere Constituency 1 on the platform of The Labour Party."
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