2015: Why I Want to Contest – Bob-Manuel Udokwu

By now you know, Nollywood actor Bob Manuel has declared his ambition to contest next year’s election, in a position currently being held by another celebrity, Tony One Week, although under a different party.
Bob Manuel, was reappointed by Governor Willie Obiano as Senior Special Assistant on Movie/Entertainment industry after serving under Governor Peter Obi as Senior Special Assistant on Creative Media, with his support, Bob has expressed his interest to vie for the Anambra State House of Assembly to represent Idemili North constituency under All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA.

According to Nigerianfilms.com, the actor now politician said his reason to contest is this:

“The desire to contribute to the political process of development/transformation in Anambra State and help garner support of my massive followership for the government prompted me to contest.
APGA is the party I chose because it is more like a movement than an ordinary political party in the South East. It is the party in power in Anambra State. I agree with its ideology of “togetherness for progress”. It has huge grassroots follower-ship. That’s why I joined the party” he told squealed.
However, the seat which he’s vying for is occupied by a fellow entertainer, Tony One-Week, who is also seeking re-election.
“ It’s a coincidence that the incumbent is also an actor. My contesting against him is nothing personal. Our people deserve better representation. I have toured the 10 towns with 12 wards that make up Idemili North Constituency. All I kept getting was complaints of non performance from the masses against the incumbent! We can’t let that go on for another four years”

And if it would affect his relationship with Tony One Week, he said:

“We didn’t have any special relationship before now, so the issue of it being strained doesn’t arise. We showed courtesy to each other whenever we met but we’ve not run into each other since my declaration to contest.”

Politics: No permanent enemy only permanent interest abi???