Popular singer, 9ice, says he is no longer interested in politics because Nigeria is not ready. The singer, born Abolore Akande, popularly known as 9ice added that it was high time he faced his music career squarely. In 2015, the top musician was appointed as the Special Adviser to the Governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi. The ‘Alapkomeji’ crooner joined All Progressives Congress, APC and contested for the ticket of the party for the Ogbomosho Federal Constituency but was defeated at the primaries. Why I decided to dump politics – 9ice.
In an interview with Funmi Iyanda on her YouTube series ‘Ask Funmi’, 9ice admitted he was keen on politics, but again insisted that Nigerians are not ready for real change. 9ice also revealed that he funded his 2015 campaign to represent his constituency at the House of Representatives, despite having godfathers.
He said, “I want to do politics but the country is not ready, the environment is not ready, even the people are not ready. I am not Jesus Christ. Why do I want to fight for people that are not ready? Let me just focus on myself and my family. Only divine intervention can bring change to the Nigerian system. It’s not worth it. It will take the grace of Almighty God to reshape Nigeria into what we dream of. It’s not by intellectual capacity. We have tried that and it’s not working,” he said.
Why I decided to dump politics – 9ice
Speaking further, 9ice said he had tried several times to leave music, but failed at each attempt.
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“I didn’t want to do music but that is just what God wants me to do. I’m 90% close to music. I have given up things that I want. Now I let go. Whichever direction God is taking me to, I just go,” he noted.
Recall that just recently, the singer who has four children from three different women, said his woman must kneel down to serve his meals. His statement stirred up controversies and mixed reactions on social media. If you missed that, read it up HERE.
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