Jide Kosoko, Zack Orji, Rarara, 21 others listed in APC campaign council
Nollywood veterans including Jide Kosoko, Zack Orji and Saheed Balogun have been listed under the performing arts directorate of the APC presidential campaign council.
The 422 man presidential campaign list unveiled by APC on Saturday features Nollywood actors and musicians across the country.
Zack Orji, who has been under fire on social media for his support for the APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu, was named the head of the directorate. His wife Ngozi Orji is a staunch supporter of the Labour Party.
Lagos-born Yoruba actor Jide Kosoko was listed as the directorate secretary, while Gentle Jack is the assistant secretary. Benedict Johnson will serve as the sub-group’s spokesperson and will be assisted by Saheed Balogun. Emmanuel Ehumadu is however named the media director.
Foluke Daramola, whose husband is the chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party, was also listed as the assistant media director for the campaign.
Famous Kano-based political singer, Rarara, will serve as admin officer.
Other appointed actors include Nuhu Abdullahi, Bimbo Akintola, Taiwo Hassan, Remi Oshodi, Fatia Balogun, Bimbo Akintola, Kikelomo Adeyemi, Mojisola Adewale, Hafsat Saeed.
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