Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Okey Bakassi, has openly declared his support for former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
In a statement that has since sparked conversations across social media, Bakassi outlined his voting history to emphasize what he described as his consistent commitment to national unity over regional sentiments.
“I voted for M.K.O Abiola — from the Southwest. I voted for Olusegun Obasanjo — from the Southwest. I voted for Yar’Adua — from the North. I voted for Goodluck Jonathan — from the Niger Delta. I voted for Atiku Abubakar — from the North,” he said.
The entertainer stressed that his political choices over the years have reflected a belief in competence and national balance rather than ethnic or regional bias.
“From the Southeast, I will vote for Peter Obi. Not just because of balance, but because he is the best candidate that Nigeria needs to move forward,” Bakassi added.
