I will contest for an elective position in 2015- Bob Manuel-Udokwu

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A Nollywood veteran actor, Bob Manuel Udokwu has disclosed in an exclusive interview with Encomium magazine, his intention to contest for a seat at the Anambra state House of Assembly in the 2015 general elections under APGA. Bob, who is currently the special Adviser to the Anambra State Governor on Nollywood and Entertainment said;“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 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 torepresent Idemili North constituency 1. I want to go the grassroots”.He said there’s nothing wrong with entertainers venturing into politics as most of their counterparts abroad do same.In his words “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 journalists always asking this question? We are often called political actors. I don’t see anything wrong with 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”.When he was asked who his sponsor was, knowing that politics involves a lot of money. Here’s what he 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”.


Source: Linda Ikeji blog

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