For some Nollywood actors, Peter Obi is more than just a presidential candidate; he is a Nigerian phenomenon. Actors such as Patience Ozokwo, John Okafor, and Alex Osifo, among others, believe that Nigeria has only one option in 2023: Obi This is why, on Monday, October 3, the actors launched a GoFundMe account to support the Labour Party’s flagbearer.
Some notable Nollywood actors who have become household names have come out in support of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate (LP). Not only that, but Nigerian actors led by Kenneth Iyere have set up a GoFundMe account to support campaigns and movements for Obi’s election as Nigeria’s next president, according to PM News.
The account was unveiled on Monday, October 3, in Lagos, with actors such as Patience Ozokwo and Mr. Ibu in attendance. Patience and Ibu, along with some of their colleagues, joined the 40Million Ballots Movement on Monday to launch the ‘Fund40MB Donation Campaign,’ according to The Nation.
Iyere described the initiative as a “youth-driven 2023 ballot revolution,” noting that it is intended to fund support for Obi across Nigeria ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
Furthermore, Iyere stated that the fundraising was intended to confront some politicians who may intend to sway Nigerian youths to their side by weaponizing poverty. In his own words:
This is independent of Peter Obi and the Labour Party. We are financing every interest group that will work for democracy and a democratic transition in favour of Peter Obi.
“The funds we are also going to raise through this medium shall be used to fight rigging, violence and all forms of malpractice. That’s why the FUND40MB Donation Campaign has been kicked started today.
When youths have risen up, anything is possible. The youth are ready to take back their nation. The time for Nigeria’s political redemption is now.
“Nigeria has just one upward option, and that is the youth revolution. Peter Obi is no longer himself, he has become a global phenomenon.”
Actors who were in attendance and in support of the movement for Obi included the following:
Patience Ozokwo
Klint De Drunk
John Okafor (Mr. Ibu)
Jerry Williams
Paul Obazele
Rita Arum
Joyce Kalu
Bishop Ime
Alex Osifo
Ejezie Rollas (the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria)