Politics
Nollywood actors declared support for Tinubu, met Obasa
Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly has urged Nollywood actors, producers and entertainers of like minds not to relent in their efforts to ensure victory for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 election.
In release signed by his chief press secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, Dr. Obasa gave the charge when he received a group, Progressive Coalition of Entertainers, led by popular actor, Saheed Balogun, at the Assembly complex late Thursday.
The Speaker, who thanked the group of social influencers for their efforts to ensure a successful presidential election victory for Tinubu, further tasked them to sustain the relationship that exists between them and the state government.
“Our task is to involve people, enlighten them and make them see reasons why they should continue, particularly here in Lagos, to support the APC. They have always supported APC and we want them to continue.
“To us, every vote is an investment because every single vote counts,” Obasa said while commending the group for assisting in mobilising and enlightening the electorate.
The Speaker advised the group not to take to social media violence, but instead embrace dialogue, truthful analysis and explanations in the course of the members’ activities.
He described social media as a platform to meet and intimate the youth on the workings of government, which some may not be aware of.
“For example, while some young people on social media decry unavailability of sufficient school chairs in primary schools, the government already projected for enough chairs for anticipated school children and is overwhelmed with the influx of more people to Lagos State, a number that can never be determined,” he said adding that this applies to all sectors of the state.
Speaking earlier, Balogun said the group of over 60 celebrities decided to come together to endorse and preach Tinubu to the people because of how he turned Lagos into what is today a smart city.
Balogun noted that Tinubu laid the foundation that successive governments latched on to put Lagos in an enviable position among states.
Outlining some of the group’s activities, the actor said they hope to influence thoughts on social media, carry out door-to-door engagements and organise a town-hall meeting.
He noted that since as artistes, they have a large following on social media, they see an opportunity to reach out and engage prospective voters.
He described Asiwaju Tinubu as one who had done a lot to qualify him as the next president of Nigeria adding that they hope to continue to release the presidential candidate’s achievements.
“Asiwaju has done well and it is time to pay back. Every successive government continues to build on his foundation,” he said.
He also described the Lagos State House of Assembly as the best in the country both in structure and legislative activities.
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Actor Yul Edochie has been spotted at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.
The actor, who recently declared his support for President Bola Tinubu, was seen at the tribunal on Wednesday, September 6, where judgement on the petitions challenging Tinubu’s emergence were being delivered.
Yul, son of the legendary Pete Edochie, was dressed in local fabrics, popularly known as senator, with a red cap to signify his Igbo origin.
Another actor Zack Orji was also spotted at the presidential election tribunal. The movie star was addressed in an all-white senator and a white cap. His white beard and outfit turned out to be a perfect fit for the camera.
Zack, alongside Saidi Balogun, Foluke Daramola, Benedict Johnson and Gentle Jack, paid a visit to Tinubu in September 2022 while the latter was still the All Progressives Congress’s presidential candidate.
During the visit, the former governor of Lagos State said the highly productive talents of filmmakers and actors must yield bountiful benefits for them and Nigeria.
In August, Yul declared his support for President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a man of wisdom.
The 41-year-old, who once contested for the seat of governor of Anambra State, announced his stance in an Instagram post with a picture of Tinubu.
He said that as a leader “some of your decisions may not be fully understood by the people, even though they’re in the best interest of the people. You have my support, Sir. @officialasiwajubat I know you’re a man of wisdom.”
As of the time of this report, the tribunal had not made its final judgement on the petitions by the Labour Party, Peter Obi, the PDP, and Atiku Abubakar.
Kano State Censorship Board has revoked the operational licences of all actors and actresses, including
directors and producers in its film-making industry popularly known as Kannywood.
The head of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, said the decision aims to sanitise the industry and ensure proper documentation.
El-Mustapha said all celebrities and producers must renew their licences to operate in the state.
“We have cancelled all licences of all guilds in the industry for proper documentation and to have effective plans that will address some of the problems in the industry.
“We have about 13 guilds; we have revoked all their licences, enabling us to sanitise the industry. Before a license is issued to any person, we must be satisfied with the person.
“The decision also affects all the singers and other entertainers in the Kannywood industry;/they must renew their licences, and we are going to fetch out the bad eggs among them, El-Mustapha told Freedom Radio on Saturday.
Reactions have been slow and mixed given the stronghold that the state government has on the entertainment and creative sector in the northern part of Nigeria.
Kano State Videos and Film Censorship Board has announced the cancellations of licences of all Kannywood practitioners in the state.
The censorship board which serves as the regulatory body of the Hausa film-making industry made the announcement on Friday.
Confirming the cancellation, the newly appointed director board, Abba Al-Mustapha stated that the move became necessary for the board to be able to put the system on track of the rebranding processes of the industry.
According to him, there ought to be proper documentation of members of the industry for the board to be able to work in the promotion and protection of the film-making business.
“We have cancelled all licences of all guilds in the industry for proper documentation as well as to be able to have an effective plan that will positively project, protect and promote the industry,” he said.
However, practitioners in the Hausa film-making industry expressed concern about the board’s recent move, praying for a more transparent and politically free licence issuance.
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