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2023: Peter Obi Replies el-Rufai on ‘Nollywood Actor’ Comment

Seyi Babalola by Seyi Babalola
February 5, 2023
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By Babalola Seyi

 

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El- Rufai’s, comment that he should focus on Nollywood rather than running for president.

The former governor of Anambra State stated that he will work hard to boost the Nollywood sector.

Obi responded on Sunday during his appearance on Arise Television’s Sunday Show Program.

Recall that El-Rufai had while featuring on the Channels Television’s programme over the week dismissed Obi’s chances in the forthcoming presidential election.

El-Rufai also claimed that Obi wouldn’t score more than 1% in Sokoto and 2% in Katsina States, respectively.

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However, Obi said he would focus on the Nollywood if elected president, calling on Nigerian actors to support him since El-Rufai had tagged him as one.

He said, “I thank El Rufai for what he said, at least he gave me some percentages; I’ll work hard to improve on that. The Entertainment Industry is one of the engines that will develop us as a Nation, I’ll focus on that and Nollywood.

“And since he said I’m an actor, I’m calling on all those in the entertainment industry, including Nollywood, to support me.”

 

Tags: Governor Nasir el-RufaiNollywoodPeter Obi
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