Three years after his name was missing from the ballot in his first attempt at elective office, the actor is seeking to represent Surulere I Federal Constituency in Lagos State under the Allied Peoples Movement.
Nollywood actor Olumide Oworu has announced his intention to contest for the Surulere I Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.
Oworu made the declaration in an Instagram post on Tuesday, November 10, unveiling a campaign poster under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and describing his campaign as an effort to “Reset Nigeria”.
The 31-year-old actor said his previous experience in the 2023 elections had strengthened his determination to participate in governance, despite administrative challenges that prevented his name from appearing on the final ballot.
“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,” he said.
He added that the experience had not weakened the resolve of his supporters, saying their resilience showed that their vision was not a passing phase.
Olumide Oworu also urged young Nigerians to become more involved in politics, warning that they could not afford to remain on the sidelines while decisions affecting their future were made by political leaders.
His latest declaration marks a return to electoral politics and a shift from his 2023 ambition, when he sought to represent Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly under the Labour Party.
At the time, he was expected to challenge incumbent lawmaker and fellow actor Desmond Elliot. However, Oworu’s name was missing from the final ballot, while Adebayo Bode was listed as the Labour Party candidate on the official result sheet.
The actor subsequently accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of failing to comply with a Federal High Court order issued on February 2, 2023, concerning the submission of Labour Party candidates. The dispute over the party’s candidacy had involved legal proceedings ahead of the election.
For the 2027 elections, Oworu is moving from the state legislature to the National Assembly, where he hopes to represent the federal constituency in the House of Representatives.
His choice of the APM also marks a change in political affiliation. The party has confirmed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
