To show their support for Sen. Bola Tinubu, the Progressive Coalition of Entertainers met with Mudashiru Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The group, led by Mr. Saheed Balogun, visited the speaker on Friday at the compound where the assembly meets in Lagos.
Obasa urged like-minded Nollywood actors, producers, and artists to continue working to guarantee the success of the APC presidential candidate in the election.
The speaker expressed gratitude to the social media influencers for helping Tinubu win the presidential election.
Obasa also gave them the responsibility of maintaining the connection with the state administration.
“Our task is to involve people, enlighten them and make them see reasons why they should continue to support APC. We know the group has always supported the party and we want them to continue.
“To us, every vote is an investment because every single vote counts,” Obasa said while commending the group for assisting in mobilising and enlightening the electorate.
Speaking earlier, Balogun claimed that Tinubu’s transformation of Lagos into a smart metropolis was the reason the group of more than 60 celebrities came together to support him among the residents of the state.
Balogun pointed out that Tinubu established the groundwork upon which succeeding administrations pounced, giving Lagos an advantage over other states.
The actor described some of the group’s operations, saying they aim to sway social media opinions as well as engage in door-to-door outreach.
“Since the campaign has commenced, the artistes, having large followers on social media, see it as an opportunity to reach out and engage prospective voters.
“This is because we see Tinubu as one who had done a lot to qualify as the next president of Nigeria and our hope is to continue to release the presidential candidate’s achievements.
“Asiwaju has done well and it is time to pay back. Every successive government continues to build on his foundation,” he said.
The state House of Assembly, according to Balogun, is the best in the nation in terms of both structure and legislative activities.
