Veteran Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, has announced his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives.

The actor disclosed in a viral video that he will run for the Bwari/AMAC Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

“I’m running for the Federal House of Representatives under Bwari/AMAC Constituency in Abuja, and we want to make a federal statement,” Ike said.

Speaking on the impact he hopes to make if elected, the actor said his decision to venture into politics was driven by a desire to contribute more directly to national development and challenge the existing political structure.

“If I’ve made Nigerians happy through entertainment, I want to step into the real thing right now. Let’s stand up, take power, and rearrange our country. We don’t deserve to be begging,” he stated.

Ike also urged Nigerians to actively participate in the democratic process by obtaining their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

“I’m not angry at our politicians anymore — they’ve clearly shown they don’t care about us. I’m angry at Nigerians. Go and collect your PVCs. That’s the only noise we need right now,” he added.

His declaration adds to the growing list of entertainers seeking elective positions ahead of future elections in Nigeria.