Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola has obtained APC nomination forms to contest the Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency 1 seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 elections, according to Nigerian Tribune.
Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola has obtained nomination and expression of interest forms from the All Progressives Congress to contest for the Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency 1 seat in the House of Representatives, according to Nigerian Tribune.
Daramola announced the development on her Facebook page, sharing photographs of herself holding the forms. She has pledged to support legislation improving workers’ welfare if elected.
“As your servant and potential aspirant for the House of Representatives, Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency 1, I, Hon. Foluke Daramola-Salako, lift you up in prayers: May Almighty God open doors of opportunities for us all and keep us safe. Together, we will build a stronger, better Oshodi,” she wrote.
Daramola’s move is part of a broader trend of entertainers seeking political office, with celebrity businessman Cubana Chief Priest and actor Zubby Michael also signalling interest in House of Representatives seats ahead of 2027.
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