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Society of Nigeria (COSON) has announced that it is throwing its weight
solidly behind the aspiration of its frontline member, Kenny St. Best
(KSB) as she vies for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly to
represent Ikeja 1 Constituency under the All Progressives Congress. This
was made known at a heavily attended press conference held at the
society’s head office in the Opebi area of Lagos early in the week.
Speaking
at the event, COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji said that he wanted to
make it clear that COSON does not support any particular political
party as its members all over the country can be found in APGA, APC,
Labour Party, PDP, etc. He said however that COSON is fully supporting
those candidates who regardless of party show that they are conscious of
the desires and aspirations of the Nigerian creative community and are
poised to make policies that will harness the limitless creative
potentials of Nigerians. He said that such persons will work with the
creative community and deploy the nation’s overwhelming comparative
advantage in music, movies, broadcast content, fashion, etc to build a
robust economy in which the Nigerian youth can comfortably find jobs and
find fulfillment.
Said Chief Okoroji, “with the rebasing of the
Nigerian economy, it has finally been acknowledged that entertainment
is adding meaningfully to Nigeria’s GDP. What we have seen so far
however is the tip of the ice berg. One of our key objectives is to make
Lagos the entertainment capital of Africa with a bustling 24 hour a day
economy with active nightclubs, restaurants, concert venues, carnivals,
production centers, fashion shows, gaming establishments, etc. This
will fuel a travel and tourism boom never seen in this region and create
enormous jobs and wealth for our citizens.
‘’That is why I wish
to make it clear that COSON is fully supporting the candidacy of
Desmond Eliot, 9ice, Tony Tetuila, Kate Henshaw, Bob Manuel Udokwu,
Julius Agwu and others with entertainment backgrounds. They understand
our aspirations for the Nigerian nation and speak our language. They
will join the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo and Tony One Week who have
served in political positions without blemish’.
According to the
former President of PMAN, COSON is endorsing the candidature of KSB
‘because she is insistent, consistent, resilient, committed and
passionate. KSB has three solid academic degrees. She has substantial
management experience. She is determined to create a better tomorrow for
Nigerian youth. I have worked with her. She is someone who will not let
you down. Whatever she believes in she stays with. She and the others I
have mentioned are not running on their own. They are representing a
very large interest group with a strong voice. We hope that each of the
political parties will treat each of these representatives of the
creative community with the respect we deserve’
Also speaking at
the event, frontline actor and broadcaster, Mr. Patrick Doyle said,
‘’we are supporting our colleagues in the industry irrespective of the
political party they belong to. Today, we are here to publicly endorse
our sister and colleague, Kenny St. Best popularly known as KSB as she
is set to contest the 2015 polls. I have personally known KSB for years
and I can confidently tell you that she is a woman of great convictions.
She is a woman who sees to the fulfillment of her words. What better
character do we need in political offices than one whose words you can
take to the bank?”
Highlighting her plans for her constituency,
KSB noted that during her tenure she will work tirelessly to ensure that
the dream of Lagos State becoming the entertainment capital of Africa
materializes. She stated that she will also work hard to address issues
concerning women, children, education and the less privileged.
Speaking
during the conference, female rapper, Weird MC commended KSB on the
bold step she has taken, saying, “KSB is a sister and a friend and I am
proud of the decision she has taken to be an agent of change. I am
confident that she will deliver on all she has mapped out to do and I
wish her the very best in her political endeavour’’. At the conference
jammed with virtually all the major news organizations in the country,
KSB also received the endorsement of several artistes including Fuji
music sensation, Malaika and Kennis Music star, Joe El.
KSB AND KOFFI
KSB
L-R. KENNIS MUSIC STAR, JOE EL; FEMALE RAPPER, WEIRD MC, KSB AND FUJI MUSIC SENSATION, MALAIKA
L-R. MR. PATRICK DOYLE,KSB,COSON CHAIRMAN CHIEF TONY OKOROJI
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