2023: Lagos PDP Guber Candidate Again Reveals Why He Choose Funke Akindele As Running Mate

The Lagos State gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran, has once again revealed the reason for choosing Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, as running mate.

According to Adediran, in a series of thread via the microblogging platform, Twitter on Tuesday,  said that Akindele is an astute and accomplished entrepreneur, who is thriving in an industry where many of her predecessors have failed.

“While many may see the debate about my decision to invite Funke Akindele to run alongside me for the 2023 Lagos elections as a distraction, I see it as proof that the Lagos elite are finally waking up to the responsibility they have to make their influence felt in how Lagos state is governed.

“I have no doubts about my decision, and no reservations about responding to genuine discourse about our campaign & how Funke fits into my vision for Lagos state.

“Funke Akindele is an astute and accomplished entrepreneur, thriving in an industry where many of predecessors, contemporaries and successors have failed.

“She has built a loyal audience who drawn to her humanity and holds the record for the highest grossing film project in the country. She employs more than 100 employees across her organisations and has used her platform to empower thousands more.

“Even her newest project is excelling at the box office despite Funke taking time off to actively participate in our 245 ward Lagos campaign tour,” Adediran tweeted.

The PDP guber candidate noted that the Nollywood actress has built a loyal audience. And as an entrepreneur, has over 100 employees in her employment.

Adediran reiterated that Akindele in the last 30 years, has proven herself as an entrepreneur, public personality, business leader and steward.

“Funke is a leader who has proven herself across three decades and is yet to reach her peak as an entrepreneur, public personality, business leader and steward.

“If you value excellence as you claim, then Funke’s reputation and track record is incontestable. If you value execution as you claim, Funke’s achievements and consistency are the holy grail,” he further stated