The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, is vying for Nigeria’s presidency for the sixth time and has received backing from some of the country’s celebrities. Atiku will be hoping to finally win the presidential seat in what could be his final chance because age is not on his side anymore.
Today, we take you through the list of three Nigerian celebrities who have supported the former Nigerian vice president.
Cross BBNaija
Ikechukwu Sunday Okonkwo, popularly known as “Cross,” is a Nigerian reality TV star who featured in the Big Brother Naija show. In June 2022, Cross declared his support for Atiku Abubakar in a tweet, citing personal reasons. Cross said he has known Atiku for a very long time, lived with him, and slept on the same bed with his children.
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Funke Akindele
The legendary Nollywood actress ventured into politics under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party and immediately drummed up support for Atiku. Funke Akindele is the running mate of Lagos State’s PDP gubernatorial candidate Olajide Adediran (Jandor). If Tinubu fails to win the presidential election, Akindele will have a good chance of becoming the next deputy governor of Lagos State because voters may decide to reject the APC in the state.
Banky W
Another celebrity that has supported Atiku because they are vying for seats in the same party is singer, actor, and entrepreneur Banky W. The “Ebutte Metta” crooner bagged the party’s ticket to contest for the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Banky W did not hide his support for Atiku and gave him a warm welcome when he visited the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency. Sadly for the actor, he lost the House of Representatives seat to the Labour Party’s candidate. It remains to be seen if he will challenge the outcome in court or accept it in good faith.