While Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial candidate Dr. Abdul Azeez Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, has denied reports that he has chosen star actress Funke Akindele as his running mate, the odds continue to favor the ‘Omo Ghetto’ star, glamsquad reports.
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In terms of popularity, Akindele appears to tower over her competitors, including Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, Yeye Shobanjo, David Kolawole Vaugh, known as Dakova, and Engr. Teslim Balogun. While her political credentials are lacking, she has a large fan base as an actress. Her social media presence is another factor that could tip the scales in her favor.
She has all the credentials to pave the way for her, according to some sources who previously certified her as the preferred candidate in the party hierarchy.
“Like the incumbent Deputy Governor, she is from Ikorodu and the Lagos East Senatorial District.” She is also a member of the town’s royal family. Funke Akindele’s mother is the immediate younger sister of His Royal Majesty Kabiru Shotobi, the current Ayangbunren of Ikorodu.
“Her mother is the monarch’s immediate younger sister, and her parents are the same,” the sources said.
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Some sources have also suggested that her gender and youth may work in her favor. “She’s a female who is quite young. Our party is gender and youth sensitive, according to the sources.