Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has declared his intention to run for a seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Emeka announced that he will contest for the Abuja Municipal/Bwari Federal Constituency seat under the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
Speaking about his decision, the actor said he wants to help build a “proper systematic structure” that can drive national development.
“I am running for the federal house of representatives under the Bwari federal constituency in Abuja,” he said.
He continued, “We want to make a statement. I want to step into the real thing right now if I have made you, Nigerians, happy. Let us see how we bring dividends close to you.
“Let us block the boys who think they have the power. If we stand they will run.”
A video circulating online showed the actor receiving his nomination form from a party official.
According to a member of his campaign team, Emeka has already emerged winner of the NDC primaries and is awaiting the 2027 election.
This is not the actor’s first attempt at elective office. In 2018, he contested for the House of Representatives seat for Ideato South Federal Constituency in Imo State under the Young Progressives Party (YPP).
His latest move adds him to the list of entertainers showing interest in the 2027 elections. Filmmaker Fidelis Duker had earlier announced plans to contest for a House of Representatives seat in Cross River State on the NDC platform.
Emeka rose to fame after starring in the 1994 film Deadly Affair. He later featured in several Nollywood productions alongside actors including Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Rita Dominic, Kate Henshaw, Jim Iyke and Ramsey Nouah.
After taking a break from acting, he returned to the screen in 2023 with a role in Toyin Abraham’s movie Malaika.
Born in Lagos on March 22, 1967, Emeka studied mechanical engineering at Yaba College of Technology. He was previously married to Suzanne Emma and they had four children before their marriage was dissolved in 2017. The actor later remarried and welcomed a daughter in 2024.
