Funke Adesiyan steps down from House of Reps bid
Funke Adesiyan, a Nollywood actress and politician, has decided to withdraw from the race for the House of Representatives seat for Ibadan South-East/North-East Federal Constituency. She made this announcement in a letter addressed to the All Progressives Congress chairman in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, dated April 24, 2026. Adesiyan described her decision as personal, deliberate, and based on careful reflection and consultations. She expressed gratitude to her supporters and reiterated her commitment to contributing to development in other ways.
Key takeaways
- Funke Adesiyan has withdrawn her aspiration to contest for the House of Representatives seat in Oyo State.
- Her withdrawal was communicated in a letter dated April 24, 2026 to the APC chairman in Ibadan South-East.
- She cited personal reflection and high-level consultations as reasons for her decision.
- Adesiyan thanked her supporters and stakeholders for their encouragement and confidence.
- She stated her intention to continue contributing to the development of Oyo State and Nigeria through other avenues.
