Copyright Society of Nigeria (COSON) has announced that it
is throwing its weight solidly behind the aspiration of its frontline member,
Kenny St. Best (KSB) as she vies for a seat in the Lagos State House of
Assembly to represent Ikeja 1 Constituency under the All Progressives Congress.
This was made known at a heavily attended press conference held at the
society’s head office in the Opebi area of Lagos early in the week.
COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji said that he wanted to
make it clear that COSON does not support any particular political party as its
members all over the country can be found in APGA, APC, Labour Party, PDP, etc.
He said however that COSON is fully supporting those candidates who regardless
of party show that they are conscious of the desires and aspirations of the
Nigerian creative community and are poised to make policies that will harness
the limitless creative potentials of Nigerians. He said that such persons will
work with the creative community and deploy the nation’s overwhelming
comparative advantage in music, movies, broadcast content, fashion, etc to
build a robust economy in which the Nigerian youth can comfortably find jobs
and find fulfillment.
Said Chief Okoroji, “with the rebasing of the Nigerian
economy, it has finally been acknowledged that entertainment is adding meaningfully
to Nigeria’s GDP. What we have seen so far however is the tip of the ice berg.
One of our key objectives is to make Lagos the entertainment capital of Africa
with a bustling 24 hour a day economy with active nightclubs, restaurants,
concert venues, carnivals, production centers, fashion shows, gaming
establishments, etc. This will fuel a travel and tourism boom never seen in
this region and create enormous jobs and wealth for our citizens.
‘’That is why I wish to make it clear that COSON is fully supporting
the candidacy of Desmond Eliot, 9ice, Tony Tetuila, Kate Henshaw, Bob Manuel
Udokwu, Julius Agwu and others with entertainment backgrounds. They understand
our aspirations for the Nigerian nation and speak our language. They will join
the likes of Richard Mofe Damijo and Tony One Week who have served in political
positions without blemish’.
According to the former President of PMAN, COSON is
endorsing the candidature of KSB ‘because she is insistent, consistent,
resilient, committed and passionate. KSB has three solid academic degrees. She
has substantial management experience. She is determined to create a better
tomorrow for Nigerian youth. I have worked with her. She is someone who will
not let you down. Whatever she believes in she stays with. She and the others I
have mentioned are not running on their own. They are representing a very large
interest group with a strong voice. We hope that each of the political parties
will treat each of these representatives of the creative community with the
respect we deserve’
Also speaking at the event, frontline actor and broadcaster,
Mr. Patrick Doyle said, ‘’we are supporting our colleagues in the industry
irrespective of the political party they belong to. Today, we are here to
publicly endorse our sister and colleague, Kenny St. Best popularly known as
KSB as she is set to contest the 2015 polls. I have personally known KSB for
years and I can confidently tell you that she is a woman of great convictions.
She is a woman who sees to the fulfillment of her words. What better character
do we need in political offices than one whose words you can take to the bank?”
Highlighting her plans for her constituency, KSB noted that
during her tenure she will work tirelessly to ensure that the dream of Lagos
State becoming the entertainment capital of Africa materializes. She stated
that she will also work hard to address issues concerning women, children,
education and the less privileged.
Speaking during the conference, female rapper, Weird MC
commended KSB on the bold step she has taken, saying, “KSB is a sister and a
friend and I am proud of the decision she has taken to be an agent of change. I
am confident that she will deliver on all she has mapped out to do and I wish
her the very best in her political endeavour’’. At the conference jammed with
virtually all the major news organizations in the country, KSB also received
the endorsement of several artistes including Fuji music sensation, Malaika and
Kennis Music star, Joe El.
7 Comments
We wish her well, all dem showbiz peeps going into politics shall win
ReplyDeleteCongrats to her in advance
ReplyDeleteOkoroji is so smart,he stylish removed himself from politics as if, we hear him.
ReplyDeleteOnly this few peeps attended?
ReplyDeleteThey'll join them if they win, politics isn't singing &movie making.
ReplyDeleteI think KSB is fitting for the position& she will go far.
ReplyDeleteShe needs to work hard thou, u re talking about Lagos
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