Nollywood actress Funke Adesiyan withdraws from Reps race

Nollywood actress Funke Adesiyan has officially withdrawn from the House of Representatives race for Ibadan South-East/North-East. She cited personal and deliberate reasons for her decision.

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April 26, 2026 · 13:32 · 5 min read

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Nollywood actress Funke Adesiyan has officially withdrawn from the House of Representatives race for Ibadan South-East/North-East. She cited personal and deliberate reasons for her decision.

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Funke Adesiyan's withdrawal from the electoral race reflects her personal priorities and may impact the dynamics of the contest in her constituency. Her decision comes as candidates prepare for the upcoming elections.

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Nollywood actress Funke Adesiyan withdraws from Reps race