EntertainmentTrending Story

May 29: Entertainers begin intense lobbying for juicy appointments

241

Ahead of the May 29 inauguration of President-elect, Bola Tinubu, as the 16th democratically elected President of Nigeria, intense lobbying has begun within the different camps of Nigerian entertainers who supported the presidential ambition of Tinubu.

Information gathered by Per Seconds News revealed that leaders of each group in the entertainment in the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are said to have initiated moves and started reaching out to some top shots within APC in Lagos and the national level that would ensure they are considered favourably for juicy positions in Tinubu’s government.

Perseconds News reliably gathered that notable English and Yoruba speaking actors, who worked for the victory of the President-elect are being considered to lead the creative industry which will be created by the incoming government just as the Motion Picture Council of Nigeria (MOPICON) Bill which will create proper regulatory environment for the sub-sector of the creative industry is being talked about.

It was learnt that a top member of the APC-PCC from Kogi State is the rallying factor as a number of the of the actors have been visiting him since President-elect was declared winner of the February. 25 election.

Information pieced together revealed that some popular names on the list have been grouping to present a common name in order not to lose out of whatever deal is coming.

One of the members who spoke with Per Seconds News but didn’t want his name mentioned, said intense lobbying is normal when people need something from somebody who could get it for them.

He noted that some of his colleagues who belong to another group but worked for Tinubu’s victory have been speaking with the top shots in the APC to get them on their sides, adding that those who say lobbying has begun are right but nothing is assured yet.

President-elect, it was gathered , was said to have directed members of the PCC to the top politician from Kogi and assured those who worked hard to ensure that he emerged winner that he would take care of them.

The women wing of the PCC are also said to be putting pressure on some PCC leaders in the APC to consider them for juicy appointments in the government of Tinubu with some of them warning that they should not be be left out.

Leave a comment

Related Articles

Renowned Nigerian filmmaker, director Dimeji Ajibola is dead

Dimeji Ajibola, the acclaimed Nigerian filmmaker behind the popular series Shanty Town,...

Veteran Yoruba actor Charles Olumo, a.k.a. Agbako, dies at 102

The Nigerian film industry and Yoruba cultural subset have been thrown into...

Kcee and Flavour engage in heated exchange over Igbo music style

The Nigerian music industry is once again witnessing a brewing fiery clash...

I didn’t marry Sen. Ned Nwoko for material possessions, Regina Daniels breaks silence

Amid lingering controversies surrounding her marriage to Nigerian billionaire and senator, Ned...

Skit maker, Mr. Macaroni, blasts FCT Minister, Wike, for “disrespecting” Nigerians

The Nigerian skit maker, Debo Adebayo, also known as Mr. Macaroni, has...

Halima Abubakar locks horn with Actors Guild of Nigeria amid fresh controversy

…withdraw your suspension or face legal action — Halima Nigerian actress Halima...

Exclusive: Why I may fail as skitmaker” – Kenny Blaq

Nigerian comedian and singer Kehinde Otolorin, popularly known as Kenny Blaq, has...

“Efunroye: The Unicorn” – Faithia Balogun bows to pressure, explains intent amid social media backlash

Amid the backlash and reactions that trailed the announcement of her upcoming...

Alleged homosexual advances for song promotion: Don Jazzy under fire

Music executive and founder of Mavin Records, Michael Collins, popularly known as...

Bimbo Akintola to young girls: You can make it without a man

Veteran actress Bimbo Akintola has opened up about the realities actresses face...

If acting fails, modelling is next, says expectant Adesua

Actress Adesua Etomi, wife of singer Banky W, has revealed that while...

Celebrating Mr. Ibu’s birthday without him, unbelievable—Wife

The wife of the late veteran actor John Okafor, popularly known as...

Funke Akindele’s hard work inspires me—Falz

Amid the ongoing legal battle with cross-dresser Bobrisky, Falz has shifted his...

Crazeclown praises skit makers for expanding into music, movies

Nigerian skit maker Emmanuel Ogonna Iwueke, popularly known as Crazeclown, has expressed...

I regret not having babymamas – Skales Shares

Nigerian singer Skales has opened up about his deep emotional struggles, revealing...

Kazim Adeoti speaks on first marriage crisis, absence from wife’s 50th birthday celebration

Film marketer Kazim Adeoti has opened up about the ongoing tensions in...

Humblesmith opens up: ‘I fought my battles alone, nobody reached out’

For years, fans speculated about Humblesmith’s silence, with many wondering if he...

Vector opens up on struggles, resilience, price of authenticity

Nigerian rapper, Vector, has candidly shared the challenges he has faced throughout...

Nigerian celebrities celebrate veteran actor Aluwe as he turns 70

Nigerian celebrities, including Nollywood stars, have poured encomiums on veteran actor Sunday...

Burnaboy denies paternity claims, labels accusations as cheap publicity stunt

Singer Burnaboy has responded to allegations from a woman named Stella, who...