P opular singer, Abolore Akanda (9ice) recently contested for the Federal House of Representatives, Ogbomosho North/ Ogbomosho South/Orire Federal Constituency on the platform of his party, APC but lost out at the primaries.

He spoke with Vanguard Newspaper in an exclusive interview:

What’s the greatest lesson you’ve learnt from your
experience in politics?

I’ve learnt that Nigeria lacks leadership. It’s
‘moneyticians’ that they see, and they have no
choice but to follow whoever they see. During the
course of my campaign, I learnt a lot, and I got closer
to the people. I listened to their yearnings, and
realized that they want a lot of things, but are not
getting what they want.

I will also implore people who have the passion to
lead their people to offer themselves up for service.
The people that we have there now are not leaders;
they’re just there for whatever they’ll gain.

This is your first shot at politics, but what would you
say is your ultimate ambition?

My ultimate ambition in politics is to become the
governor of Oyo State. However, I’ll still run for the
Federal House of Representatives to serve my
constituency in the next election. I believe I can serve
in that position very well, and I also know that I stand
the chance to become the governor of Oyo State.

As the Special Adviser to the Oyo State governor on
Youths, what are your plans for the people of the
state?

My plans are to spring up so many ideas that I
already have at the back of my mind. Initiatives like
the Governor’s Cup in terms of Sports, and also by
organizing debates. The era of debates has died, and
I think we need to encourage the brilliant students
who have the capacity for that in Oyo State. I intend
to present such students to the governor so they can
be supported academically, and if the powers that be
support the idea, then I think we’re good to go.

How do you intend to combine your role as a public
official and an artiste?

I don’t think one disturbs the other. My political office is during the day as Abolore Akande, and music is performed at night by 9ice. I think I have already differentiated the two.


www.vanguardngr.com/2015/05/my-ultimate-ambition-is-to-be-governor-of-oyo-state-9ice lalasticlala

For ur mind

wish you well. wish more younger people started speaking up, let's chase these old people from govt.

Everything is possible to him that believes.

Uncle please tell us a story

It shall come to be if u believe and remain resolute like GMB.

Check my signature! You shouldn't underestimate.

DIIGZ:
For ur mind

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I think by the time you'll be ready, politics would have been made far less attractive than now such that only those with genuine interest to serve will hold political positions. That is our wish and prayer; and that is the plan.

God forbid

Oyo state is blessed with more humble, hardworking and intelligent people.

For goodness sake, this guy has no clue about the Laws of Power.

You just got appointed adviser to the governor...and immediately, you are shouting you wanna be the governor at some point...how will your master see you?

Those who will be governor will keep quiet and allow people push them on. It is not by gragra...we have more presentable people...trust me

PassingShot:
I think by the time you'll be ready, politics would have been made far less attractive than now. That is the wish and that is the plan.

That would be a major milestone in the development of Nigeria.

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how will dat happen..

wen our president-elect of 83yrs(political age thoug. wey tinubu giv am, only God know weda him never reach 100) will appoint his fellow grandfather of 93 yrs as a petroleum minister


9ice yes uv tried and failed but i love ur guts of trying again but buhari won't let us

Ok

If GMB can start process now, I'd be very happy. I'm scared those big belle senators won't allow their entitlement to be slashed.

PassingShot:
I think by the time you'll be ready, politics would have been made far less attractive than now. That is the wish and that is the plan.

Good luck with that Bro

Never give up ur dreams, use buhari as an example.

Yes u can but only if u quit being childlish and embrace ppl and also u shud learn to forgive if u really want to be a leader...

Impossible dream.

Godfullsam:
Everything is possible to him that believes.

not basketball


stop deceiving Aki and paw-paw

Better do what you know about it

Hmm...just keep on learning for now.

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Buhari didn't give up....

9ice want his share in national cake,but to become Governor no be a day job ooo.....

Farewell Adigun

Even under APC platform you won't! Sorry....

shakazuldadon:
wish you well. wish more younger people started speaking up, let's chase these old people from govt.

It isn't about being young, it is about being competent and focused which isn't peculiar to any age group. Why are you people suddenly seeing old people like a different species of humans or whatever. This age stuff is getting stale and boring, you aren't elected in office to show your fresh face.

It will come to pass........

shakazuldadon:
wish you well. wish more younger people started speaking up, let's chase these old people from govt.

Mumu...young people my yansh...once beaten twice shy..our money for woman

May God help him. #now that sai baba is there pls think twice. Else you might write the next hit track in kiri

You talk say you go bring us Grammy, now you have lost your voice..
Now you talk say you want to be governor, I hope you will not lose your life. ..
May your dream come to pass..