Funke Akindele Becomes Lagos PDP Guber Running Mate

Lagos PDP has officially announced Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele as running mate to the governorship candidate of the party, Olajide Adediran, ahead of the 2023 governorship election in the State.

…Actress, Funke Akindele-Bello confirmed on Tuesday that she is the running mate to Olajide Adediran of the People Democratic Party.

In a video she posted on Tuesday, she revealed her reasons.

…..She said, “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.

“My decision is not just to accept this huge responsibility but to also work tirelessly and complement Jandor’s burning desire to see our dear Lagos live up to its full potential.”

…..Meanwhile, when she said her name at the end of the video, the Ikorodu-born indigene of Lagos didn’t include her husband’s name, Bello.