Nollywood celebrities have publicly endorsed Funke Akindele Bello, a colleague, following her selection as Dr. Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, of the People’s Democratic Party’s nominee for governor of Lagos State.
According to Gossipinfo news, Funke Akindele confirmed her appointment following rumors that she would enter politics, which she declined to do.
The mother of two posted a video on her verified social media account to announce that Jandor has picked her to be his running mate in the upcoming general elections in 2023.
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Funke Akindele stated that she is prepared to accept the temporary setback to her career in the Nollywood business that comes with joining politics.
Funke Akindele’s commitment is trailed by support from her colleagues in the movie industry, who took to her timeline to shower her with love and praises.
Celebrities including Tacha, Adaku, Jide Awobona, Mary Njoku, Biola Bayo, Joke Silva, Mo Bimpe, Omoborty, Waje, among a host of others, cheered Funke Akindele on her new political appointment.
Funke Akindele’s fans also send their support to their favourite actress. Thousands of comments are rolling on her page with cheering words.
iam_alesh:A step to success let’s go there World Best Funke
officiallolo1: Congratulations…. Stand by your convictions and do all God has called you to do
mo_bimpe: Lagos for lagos
officialomoborty: I watched all with rapt attention. Wow! Your goals. God help you both to serve us …. Amen
nigeriaachieversawards: Congratulations ma women in politics success all the way! We are PVC ready
itskerenkezia_: My woman Well spoken and Articulated!!!! Proud of you! Praying for strength, more grace and wishing you all the best! Congratulations
iamyetundebakare: The Train has Finally set off God is fully involved and it’ll surely end in PRAISE CONGRATULATIONS MY WOMANLY
natasha_daviz: Congratulations mama … Lagos for Lagos
dakoreea: Congratulations my sister, may God grant you wisdom in this new endeavor