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Gubernatorial Defeat: Funke Akindele breaks silence
Gubernatorial Defeat: Funke Akindele breaks silence
Famous Nollywood actress cum politician, Funke Akindele, has broken silence on her defeat in the March 18 gubernatorial elections in Lagos.
Funke, who was the running mate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, was defeated by the incumbent governor and All Progressives Congress candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Speaking on the elections via her social media pages on Monday, March 20, after she deleted all political posts from her Instagram page, the mother of two said she doesn’t regret running for office.
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“It has been an amazing and insightful experience on my journey to the ballot, and I must say, it was an absolute learning curve for me. A lot of things have been learned and unlearned. I sincerely do not regret taking this huge step of running for office.
“I, therefore, want to thank the people of Lagos state for believing in me and supporting my decision to run for office. I saw every message of support online and offline, I heard of all the places where people supported me and challenged those who tried to discredit me. I remember every warm welcome during our campaign tour and the faith you all showed in me. The elections might not have panned out in the way we hoped, but it was an honorable run for us. We fought a good fight indeed as a matter of fact.
“I also want to encourage all who mean well for the Nation and the state of Lagos not to give up. I understand that some of us are beginning to develop some sort of apathy toward the system, however, if we do not speak, we would never be heard. I’m glad that we could at least speak up.
“Thank you once again, Lagos, for showing your daughter support. As I consider my next moves in life, I will continue prioritizing the good of the people and the integrity of my position as an advocate for the people.
Eko oni baje!” She wrote.
Gubernatorial Defeat: Funke Akindele breaks silence
Nollywood actress Tayo Sobola, popularly known as Sotayo Gaga, has welcomed her first child at the age of 38. The joyful news was shared by fellow actress Joke Jigan, who took to Instagram on Tuesday to congratulate Sobola and celebrate the safe delivery of her baby.
Jigan posted a photo of Sobola and her newborn, expressing her excitement: “The news I have been patiently waiting for. This one sweet me reach down. Congratulations, love.”
Filmmaker Ronke Odusanya also extended her congratulations, praising God for the blessing. Sobola herself shared a video on Instagram showing her baby bump, accompanied by a song of praise.
Sotayo Gaga is married to Kayode Peters and hails from Ogun State. The actress, known for films such as Ojuloge Obirin, Checkmate, Aadun, and Pregnancy Palava, holds a degree from Olabisi Onabanjo University.
Renowned Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has shown interest in collaborating with Wanni, a standout housemate from Big Brother Naija’s ‘No Loose Guard’ season.
During a conversation with her fellow contestants, Wanni expressed her admiration for Akindele, saying, “If I were to act, I’d want to be part of a production by Funke Akindele and Kunle Afolayan. Funke is a legend in the industry, and her movies are top-notch.”
The clip quickly went viral, capturing the attention of fans. One enthusiastic supporter, @GloriaNapier9, shared the video and tagged Akindele, urging her to consider Wanni’s request: “@funkeakindele your highness ma. No one does it like you. Please hear our baby’s request. Thank you in advance.”
In a delightful twist, Akindele responded by sharing the video on X, captioning it, “Will be waiting. All the best dear.” Fans are now buzzing with excitement over the possibility of this collaboration.
……Crossdresser Accuses Social Media Personality of AI-Generated False Claims Involving High-Profile Figures
Nigerian crossdresser and social media influencer Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has filed a ₦1 billion lawsuit against Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, over defamation allegations involving an AI-generated audio recording.
The lawsuit, announced on Bobrisky’s Instagram account on Sunday, alleges that VeryDarkMan released an audio clip that falsely linked Bobrisky to illicit relationships with high-profile figures, including politicians and law enforcement officials.
Bobrisky’s legal team claims that VeryDarkMan used the crossdresser’s name and social media influence to make unverified claims for personal gain. The legal statement reads: “Our client has informed us that in your quest for social media stardom, you have continued to exploit his name, personality, and social media influence to create media buzz for your personal gains.”
The lawsuit demands ₦1 billion in damages and serves as a warning against the use of false AI-generated content to spread misinformation about public figures.
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