CLOSE-UP: Esther Okereke, the actress running for Nigerian president
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Esther Nkem Okereke has played many roles on screen, but now, the Nollywood star is running for the office of Nigeria’s president.
The actress and filmmaker, on May 29, secured the presidential ticket of the National Rescue Movement, setting up a potential showdown with incumbent President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria Democratic Congress’ Peter Obi and African Democratic Congress’ Atiku Abubakar.
Okereke emerged as the party’s sole candidate after a successful screening, making her the first female presidential candidate in NRM’s history.
