Olumide Oworu, a well-known Nollywood actor, has officially announced his bid to represent the Surulere 1 federal constituency in Lagos State at the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.
Oworu made his intentions public via Instagram on Tuesday, stating that he will be running on the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
The 31-year-old actor reflected on his experience during the 2023 elections, where he ran under the Labour Party but was excluded from the final ballot. He described this setback as a catalyst that deepened his resolve to pursue transparent and accountable leadership.
The previous election saw fellow actor Desmond Elliot, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerge victorious in the constituency.
Speaking about his connection to Surulere, Oworu described the community as “a mood, culture, and identity,” and praised its spirit of resilience and innovation. He expressed concern that longstanding issues in the area persist because of what he called the “politics of old,” stressing the need for a fresh, modern voice to unlock Surulere’s full potential.
“In 2023, we dared to believe that things could be different. We stepped out, we organised, and we proved that the youth of Surulere Constituency 1 are ready for governance driven by conscience,” Oworu wrote.
Despite the administrative hurdles that left our names off the final ballot, your resilience showed me that our vision was never a passing phase—it was the beginning of something much greater.
We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines while our future is decided by a political class that won’t have to live with the consequences of today’s choices. If we don’t step up now, we will remain at the receiving end of broken systems tomorrow.
That is why I am incredibly proud to declare my candidacy for the House of Representatives (Surulere 1 Federal Constituency) in the 2027 elections under the banner of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
This marks the second time Oworu has declared interest in political office — following the February 2023 incident.
