Nollywood actor Olumide Oworu has announced plans to contest for the Surulere I Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 general elections, returning to the political arena after his unsuccessful attempt to secure a place on the ballot in 2023.
Oworu made the declaration on Tuesday in an Instagram post, announcing that he would contest under the platform of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
The actor previously sought election into the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2023 on the platform of the Labour Party, where he was expected to challenge the incumbent lawmaker, Desmond Elliot.
Reflecting on his first political outing, Oworu said the experience strengthened his belief in the ability of young people to influence governance and bring about meaningful change.
“In 2023, we dared to believe that things could be different. We stepped out, we organized and we proved that the youth of Surulere Constituency 1 are ready for governance driven by conscience,” he wrote.
He recalled that administrative challenges prevented his name from appearing on the final ballot, but maintained that the setback did not diminish the movement or its aspirations.
“Despite the administrative hurdles that left our names off the final ballot, your resilience showed me that our vision was never a passing phase. Instead, it was the beginning of something much more significant,” he added.
Announcing his decision to seek a federal legislative seat, the actor expressed confidence in the journey ahead and called on his supporters to rally behind his ambition.
“That is why I am incredibly proud to declare my candidacy for the House of Representatives (Surulere 1 Federal Constituency) in the 2027 elections under the banner of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM),” he stated.
Oworu also urged residents, particularly young people, to become actively involved in the political process rather than leave decisions about their future in the hands of established political leaders.
“We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines while our future is decided by a political class that won’t have to live with the consequences of today’s choices,” he wrote.
During the 2023 elections, Oworu's name was reportedly missing from the ballot, while Adebayo Bode appeared as the Labour Party candidate on the official declaration of result sheet, according to a report by Vanguard.
The publication reported that the development followed legal disputes involving the candidates, which remained unresolved in the period leading up to the election.
With his latest declaration, Oworu is seeking another opportunity to represent Surulere I, this time at the federal level, as he prepares to challenge for a seat in the House of Representatives in 2027.