Actor, Olumide Oworu Fights Desmond Elliot for a Seat in The Lagos State House of Assembly.

Popular Nollywood actor, Olumide Oworu has announced his political ambition, as he has revealed that he will be contesting for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The 28-year-old Nigerian actor who is famous for his role as ‘Tari Johnson’ in the Africa Magic Series ‘The Johnsons’ took to his Instagram page to announce his candidacy for Membership of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency 1 under the Labour Party.

It is worth noting that actor cum politician, Desmond Elliot currently holds the position Olumide is vying for in Surulere Constituency 1 under the All Progressive Congress and is running for a 3rd term.

Unveiling his poster, Olumide said the youth in the country are more politically aware and they strive to be part of a process that leads to a better country; an act which has driven him to be of service in order to serve his people.