Funke Akindele Reflects on Political Journey: ‘Joining Politics Made Me Bolder, I’ll Do It Again
Funke Akindele Opens Up About Her Transformative Political Experience Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has shared how her foray into politics during the 2023 Lagos State gubernatorial elections transformed her personally and professionally. Speaking at the recent #WithChude Live talk hosted by media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo , Akindele revealed that running as the deputy governorship candidate under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) made her bolder, smarter, and more informed about governance in Nigeria. Although the PDP ticket lost to incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Akindele described the experience as invaluable, stating she would not hesitate to enter politics again if given the chance. Why She Joined Politics Akindele explained that her decision to join politics stemmed from a desire to give back to society and support others. “I needed […]
