Famous Kumawood star Lil Win has unexpectedly entered the political sphere by declaring his desire to compete for the parliamentary seat in the Afigya Kwabre South district.
In the Ashanti Region, independent candidate Kwadwo Nkansah, as he is known in entertainment, aims to champion this cause.
Because of the support and encouragement he got from local chiefs and elders in the constituency, LilWin decided to enter politics.
He claimed that these powerful individuals in the area pushed him hard to take up the cause and run for the seat.
Lil Win said on Okay FM in Accra that the chiefs had contacted him with the idea of running as an independent for the parliamentary seat last year.
“I was in a position where a group of elders contacted me in October of last year. They had already spoken about the prospect of me running as an independent for their MP.
They promised to work hard to ensure my victory in the election, LilWin said.
He said that his most recent film, “Mr. President,” saw an increase in their persistence following its debut.
The chiefs and leaders visited him after seeing the movie to express their firm support for his campaign, highlighting the fact that his mother and uncle were among his family members who agreed with his choice to run.
While initially hesitant to pursue politics, LilWin said that the chiefs and other local authorities’ persistence ultimately persuaded him.
“My initial response was that I wasn’t interested, yet they still kept pressuring me to contest as an independent candidate, that way I do not divide my fans be they NPP, NDC or CPP supporters.
“They also said that I will be provided with an English language tutor so that I can speak better and express myself,” LilWin recounted.
LilWin underlined his dedication to solving the difficulties faced by local youngsters, particularly those dealing with drug- and alcohol-related concerns, when talking about his intentions for the area.
He stated that he intended to focus job development as a method of easing the struggles young people confront.
“In our region, many of the youths face hardships stemming from drug and alcohol issues. So, I think if I come, I will focus on jobs… because there are no jobs, they are engaging in all kinds of deviant behaviours,” he stated.
