Nollywood actor Olumide Oworu has announced his intention to contest for the Surulere I Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections.
Titansloaded reports that Oworu made the announcement on Tuesday through his Instagram account, disclosing that he would be seeking the position under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
The declaration comes after his unsuccessful attempt to secure a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2023. Oworu contested under the Labour Party but was excluded from the final ballot following administrative and legal disagreements surrounding the party’s candidacy.
Reflecting on the experience, the actor said his participation in the 2023 election strengthened his determination to contribute to governance and promote greater youth involvement in politics.
He explained that although his name was missing from the final ballot, the support and determination shown by residents of Surulere convinced him that his political journey should continue.
Oworu described his 2027 ambition as another opportunity to advance his vision for better representation and encourage young people to take an active role in shaping the country’s future.
He also appealed to residents to support his aspiration, arguing that young people should not remain on the sidelines while decisions affecting their future are made.
In the 2023 elections, Oworu contested for Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, where he was expected to challenge the incumbent lawmaker, Desmond Elliot.
However, his name was absent from the final ballot, while Adebayo Bode appeared as the Labour Party candidate on the official declaration of results, according to a report published by Vanguard at the time.
The report also indicated that legal disputes involving the party’s candidates had remained unresolved ahead of the election.
Oworu is now seeking a seat in the House of Representatives in 2027 under the APM, marking his return to the political contest after his previous experience in Lagos State politics.
