2019 may be two years away, but politicians have already started strategising on how they could clinch the seats up for election. What is a bit surprising to many is how celebrities have started showing interest in running for active offices as the National Assembly has even passed the Not Too Young To Run bill, giving youths the opportunity to run for political offices. Perhaps this is what has given celebrities the drive to delve into politics.
Here is a list of entertainment celebrities who have started making moves to fully enter into politics:
(1) Yul Edochie: Nollywood actor and son of veteran movie star, Yul Edochie was the first celebrity to declare his intention to run for Governor of Anambra State in the forthcoming  gubernotional elections in the state. Writing on why he wanted to become the next governor, Yul says.
“We need young, vibrant and decisive leaders with good hearts, leaders who understand the urgent need to fix the problems of the masses, leaders who will put tribalism and favouritism aside and work for the people”. However, he has not announced the party on whose platform he intends to run for the governorship of Anambra State in November 2017.
(2) KCee: Even though he has been embroiled in battle with his former label mate, Harryson KCee surprised many when he announced his intention to also contest for Governor of Anambra State in November 2017. KCee says he wants to impact on the lives of the masses, that is why he is running for the high office of Anambra State Governor.
(3) Terry G:  Another celebrity whose announcement to run for political office surprised many is Terry G- who says if he doesn’t get elected as the Governor of Benue State, there would be problem. He also added that power belongs to the youths. Funny enough, he wants to be deputy governor too.
(4) Vic O: Rapper Vic O says he wants to be the Governor of Cross River State for free. Apart from his promise to donate his salary when he gets into office, Vic O has promised that he is going to save the state.
(5) Uche Maduagwu: Known more for his out-rageous posts on the lives of his colleagues on social media than for his acting roles, Uche Maduagwu has said he is the most popular candidate. That means the election will be easy as he intends to run for the gubernatioal seat of his state.
(6) Jim Iyke: The only celebrity who hasn’t decleared his intention to run for office in any capacity or released a campaign poster is nollywood ‘bad boy,’ Jim Iyke who has been at the fore front of a political movement called the “Youth Democratic Party”. It’s only a matter of time before he tells use what he is running for.
Meanwhile, Nigerian born humour merchant, Basket Mouth has indicated interest to run as first multi-state governor. His campaign poster shows that he wants to run and be voted as the governor of Imo, Abia, Rivers, Cross Rivers, Awka-Ibom and Lagos States.