In an unexpected move into politics, well-known Kumawood actor Lil Win announced his intention to run for the parliamentary seat in the Afigya Kwabre South constituency.
Kwadwo Nkansah, as he is referred to in the entertainment industry, aspires to advance this cause as an independent candidate in the Ashanti Region.
LilWin made the decision to run for office as a result of the encouragement and support he received from the elders and local chiefs in the constituency.
He asserted that these influential locals strongly encouraged him to take up the cause and run for the seat.
Lil Win revealed that the chiefs had approached him with the idea of running as an independent for the parliamentary seat in a recent interview on Okay FM in Accra.
“I was in a situation where a group of elders approached me in October of last year. They had already talked about the possibility of me running as an independent for their MP.
They promised to work hard to ensure my victory in the election” – LilWin said.
He added that his most recent film, “Mr. President,” saw an increase in their persistence after its debut.
“Even though I initially said I wasn’t interested, they persisted in pressuring me to run as an independent so I wouldn’t alienate any of my supporters, whether they be from the NPP, NDC, or CPP.
LilWin recalled, “They also said that I will be given an English language tutor so that I could speak more clearly and express myself.”
When discussing his plans for the area, LilWin emphasized his commitment to addressing the problems faced by local youth, particularly those dealing with issues related to drugs and alcohol.
He declared that he intended to concentrate on job development as a way to lessen the difficulties that young people face.
