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Following the End SARS peaceful protest that took place recently in Nigeria which saw movie, music and comedy stars leading the peaceful protest, it seems Nigerian youths are now awakening to their Consciousness as more youths are joining the race for elective positions across the country come 2023 and Nollywood Industry practitioners seems to be taking the lead yet still.
Over the weekend, the fast raising Nollywood Actor and the Producer of the famous Nollywood Movie AGONY OF MADNESS 'Comrade Prince David Akong was not left out in the quest to take over leadership position come 2023 as he openly declared his intentions to join the Governorship race in Cross River State before his Industry colleague at the swearing-in ceremony of Nollywood top Actor Segun Arinze as the current president of the Association of Voice Over Artist (AVOA), the Red carpet event saw the likes of Segun Arinze himself (Black Arrow), Keppy Ekpeyong, Producer of the famous movie, Osofia in London Mr Kingsley Ogoro, award winning Director Mr Fred Amata, uncle Emmanuel Bimbo, Mikel Parish and many others in surulere, Lagos State. Nigeria.
The founder and president of WATCHDOG YOUTHS FOUNDATION, a Youth Welfare base Organization in Nigeria says he is joining the race not because he is interested in power but since power is the only avenue that one can use to effect positive change in the society, then he has to restle this power from the old, outdated and inexperienced folks as he puts it.
In his words, "the youth of Cross River State had been marginalized for so long, they are disenfranchised without any hope for the future, I am stepping into the ring to lead the fight for our deliverance, deliverance from bondage to hardship and unemployment, the list continue. With me as the Governor of CRS, our youths will be developed and engaged. Not only the youths but women and the girl child inclusive, Grassroot Welfare Polices will top my agenda. So I am calling on the Youths of Cross River State to rise up to the occasion, we can do this, "for when there is a will there is a way", all we need to do is to unite today and our worries will be gone, youths are the people with the powers, and these powers we are ready to use this time positively and to our advantage. Youths they say are "the leaders of tomorrow" and I say to us, that tomorrow will never come", that tomorrow is now, so let's get up and take the lead," he added.
The Film makers took turns to appreciates and to congratulates him on the bold step and to pledge their total support to the course.
The 35 years old CEO of PD films Production company limited, reassured youths of Cross River State and his colleagues of his commitment to the Development of CRS
He will be the number two Nollywood personality who had offically declared their intentions for 2023 following the declearation of yul Edochie who decleard his intentions to run for nigeria number one seat over the weekend as well.
We wish them well in their endeavors and hope to see more Nigerian youths from all walks of life joining the race.
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