Nollywood actor, Olumide Oworu, has spoken about politics in Nigeria, claiming that most politicians do not have a plan b outside their office.
The movie star, while speaking on The Clarity Zone podcast, explained that people should go into politics for the purpose of serving the needs of the people. Olumide, however claimed that Nigerian politicians rather see it as a career than an avenue to serve.
”Politics is two things – systems and service. I think the type of politics and the idea of who a politician is, is why a lot of young people shy from away from it. Because they think it is dirty and for the unexposed. But on the contrary, it is for the people that are learned and well-travelled; the people that have a means. Politics is not supposed to be a career. But it is for a lot of people in Nigeria and that is the issue. We have career politicians and that is the problem. Because you are going to do whatever it takes to get into office, because you have no plan B. The entirety of your existence is hinged on getting in to this office,” he stated.
Olumide who contested for the position of House of Assembly member in 2023, also claimed that godfatherism should not be practiced in politics. He added that the style of politics in Nigeria needs to change in order for things to change.
”The life that you envisioned for yourself and family is tied to whether you get into office or not. Which is also why you need a godfather because you are willing to do whatever it takes to get into the office. You are bringing almost not value to the table. I don’t think that godfatherism should be in politics but sadly, a lot of politicians have godfathers because of the style of politics we practice. We need to change that. What should matter should be capacity,” he added.
