It was a political turning point for the All Progressives Congress Party in the South East of Nigeria as the first actor of Nollywood, Dr Kenneth Okonkwo joins their fold.
Okonkwo joining APC
Veteran Nollywood actor-turned politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has joined the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) after he had formally resigned the membership of his former party, the People's Democratic Party (PDP).
The actor was officially unveiled as a member of the APC on Friday, December 30, as he registered in Nkpunano ward, Enugu state, by Augustine Ataja, the APC ward chairman.
It was learnt that APC party supporters in Enugu, had gathered at Odenigbo Nsukka, the residence of the actor, for his declaration of membership.
Reports also revealed that millions of youths from the South East have vowed to join him to the party as they see him as their role model.
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