5 Nigerian Celebrities Running For Election In 2023

One of the most talked-about general elections in Nigeria's history since gaining democracy in 1999 will be the one in 2023 and celebrities are surprisingly active in the forthcoming election.

As per customary, a number of Nigerian celebrities are once more competing for various elected seats in the upcoming elections.

Some candidates have withdrawn, while others are confident they will win the poll.

Today's listicle will focus on five Nigerian celebrities who will be asking for your support in the upcoming elections.

1 Tonto Dikeh

The governorship candidate of ADC, Tonte Ibraye and his deputy, Tonto Dikeh [Instagram/TonteIbraye]

The governorship candidate of ADC, Tonte Ibraye and his deputy, Tonto Dikeh [Instagram/TonteIbraye]

Tonto Dikeh, a Nollywood actress, may be the most contentious public figure in contemporary Nigeria, but she is working to reverse that perception.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) will nominate the actor as their deputy governorship candidate in Rivers State. Tonye Ibraye, the party's nominee for governor, made the first announcement of her selection as his running mate in June 2022.

2 Carolyn Hutchings

Unquestionably, one of the biggest movie stars from this region of the world is Carolyn Hutchings. In 2021, the mother of three made a splash on reality TV after a successful acting career.

The actress made her candidacy for elected office known while still savoring the high of her revived popularity and profession.

Hutchings will be the African Action Congress's (AAC) deputy governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State.

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3 Banky W

Bankole Wellington [Instagram/BankyW]

Bankole Wellington [Instagram/BankyW]

Bankole Wellington, sometimes known as Banky W, has been involved in politics for some time. In 2019, he ran for a seat in the House of Representatives but lost to Ibrahim Obanikoro.

The singer declared that he will attempt it once more in April 2022. The singer prevailed in a contentious primary and runoff, and she intends to earn the position representing Eti-citizens Osa's in the National Assembly's green chambers.

4 Funke Akindele

Lagos PDP governorship candidate, Dr. Abdulaziz Olajide Adediran aka Jandor and his running mate Funke Akindele (Funke Akindelewitter)

Lagos PDP governorship candidate, Dr. Abdulaziz Olajide Adediran aka Jandor and his running mate Funke Akindele (Funke Akindelewitter)

Rumors of Funke Akindele's political future first started to circulate while she was embroiled in a stunning divorce fight with her estranged husband, JJC Skillz. It didn't take long for posters of Olajide Adediran, better known by his stage name Jandor, a movie star and candidate for governor of the People's Democratic Party, to start appearing on social media.

In July 2022, the actress made her selection as Jandor's running partner official. Akindele claimed that she made the decision to accept the mandate to support women and enhance youth and female child welfare.

“I saw it as an opportunity to help liberate and improve the wellbeing of our people, particularly the deprived youth, women and the girl child,'' she said.

5 Desmond Elliot

The longest-serving celebrity politician in government is undoubtedly Desmond Elliot. The actor entered politics for the first time in 2014 when he ran as an All Progressives Congress candidate for the Lagos State House of Assembly. In the Surulere Constituency, he ran and won.

In 2019, he ran and prevailed once more. In the upcoming general elections, the actor is vying for the same seat and wants to win.