Olumide Oworu Sets His Sights on a House of Representatives Seat in 2027

Nollywood actor Olumide Oworu says he plans to take another shot at elected office, announcing his intention to run for the Surulere I Federal Constituency seat in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. He will contest on the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) platform, according to his announcement on Instagram. Oworu, 31, shared a campaign poster and described his vision with the phrase “Reset Nigeria.” He said his previous experience in politics had strengthened his determination to be involved in governance, while urging young Nigerians to take an active role rather than leave decisions about their future to others. The actor previously sought the Surulere I seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2023, running for the Labour Party. His name did not appear on the final ballot. Reports at the time said Adebayo Bode was listed as the party’s candidate on the official result sheet, while the candidates had been involved in legal disputes that remained unresolved ahead of the election. Oworu later accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of failing to comply with a Federal High Court order dated February 2, 2023, concerning the submission of Labour Party candidates. The source says there was no reported response from the electoral commission. He has not publicly explained why he left the Labour Party or how he secured the APM ticket. The party is also the platform on which Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is seeking the presidency, after declaring his bid in May and later being confirmed as its candidate.