In an interview with Encomium magazine, actor, Bob Manuel-Udokwu revealed plans to contest for a seat at the Anambra state House of Assembly in the 2015 general elections under APGA. Bob is the current special adviser to Anambra state Governor on Nollywood and Entertainment.
"I have been in politics since I was
given the role of the special adviser
on Nollywood and Entertainment in
Anambra state under the leadership
of this present administration. If you
mean I am contesting for a post in the
Anambra state House of Assembly,
Yes I am interested in vying for a
political position in 2015 general
elections in Anambra state House of
Assembly to represent Idemili North
Constituency 1. I want to go to the
grassroots" he said
Bob says he sees nothing wrong in Nigerian entertainers venturing into Politics as most of their US counterparts have also done same
"People ask that a lot. Why are people
raising eyebrow on it. A lot of people
from other sectors have also gone
into politics. There shouldn't be an
exception. In the US, a lot of
entertainers are into politics. Why are
journalist always asking this
question? We are often called political
actors. I don't see anything wrong in
entertainers going into politics. I am
proud I put Nigeria on the world map
as an actor. There is nothing bad in it
if I do that in politics as well" he said
Asked who will sponsor him as politics involves a lot of money, the actor said
"Even when you shoot a movie, you
need money for it as well. For me, it is
not about the financial implication, it
is the end result. We need to give
hope to younger people. Let those
who are sane, people who have been
tested go in. I have been tested in the
industry, I believe I am up to the task.
Money has a role no doubt but we
should not forget the end result" he
said
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