The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has urged its members nationwide to support Funke Akindele and other members contesting in the forthcoming general elections.
AGN national president Emeka Rollas on behalf of the executive said members should support irrespective of their political parties and affiliations.
Mr. Rollas in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos said the NEC meeting held on Monday had also directed members to help use campaign materials of contesting members on their individual social media handles.
He said this was necessary, to reach out to eligible voters within their communities to ensure they emerge victorious in the election.
He noted that though AGN was apolitical individual members had the right to participate and campaign for candidates running for various political positions.
“Funke Akindele, Tonto Dikeh and Femi Branch are running as deputy governorship candidates in Lagos, Rivers and Ogun respectively, while Hilda Dokubo is contesting for Federal House of Representatives in Asalga/Akulga Federal constituency of Rivers.
“Also, the Chairman of the National Board of Patrons of the Guild, Sen. Ned Nwoko is contesting for Delta North senatorial position.
“I urge AGN members to vote massively for members irrespective of their interest in political parties for the overall interest of Nollywood.
“If we have our members in strategic positions in government, they will help move motions and pass enabling laws that will help our industry become more profitable.
“It has become imperative to vote our members into power to further help the
growth and development of Nollywood,” Rollas said.
He added that the AGN had members nationwide, including Abuja with satellite chapters in major cities and local government areas in Nigeria and capable of influencing the votes.
