The deputy governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Lagos governorship election, Olufunke Akindele has spoken on her experience in the run-off of the last week’s election.

According to the Nollywood superstar, in a post on her official Instagram page, the journey to the ballot box was an amazing, insightful experience, and an absolute learning curve for her, Adding that she does not regret taking the huge step of running for office.

Funke thanked Lagosians for believing in her and supporting her decision to run, stating that she saw every message of support online and offline,

She noted that though some people have developed apathy towards the system, she is glad that she spoke up.
She then encouraged all those who mean well for the Nation and the state of Lagos not to give up.

“It has been an amazing and insightful experience on my journey to the ballot and I must say, it was an absolute learning curve for me. A lot of things have been learned and unlearned. I sincerely do not regret taking this huge step of running for office.

“I, therefore, want to thank the people of Lagos state for believing in me and supporting my decision to run for office. I saw every message of support online and offline, I heard of all the places where people supported me and challenged those who tried to discredit me. I remember every warm welcome during our campaign tour and the faith you all showed in me. The elections might not have panned out in the way we hoped, but it was an honourable run for us. We fought a good fight indeed as a matter of fact.

“I also want to encourage all who mean well for the Nation and the state of Lagos not to give up. I understand that some of us are beginning to develop some apathy towards the system, however, if we do not speak, we would never be heard. I’m glad that we could at least speak up.

“Thank you once again, Lagos, for showing your daughter support. As I consider my next moves in life, I will continue prioritizing the good of the people and the integrity of my position as an advocate for the people.

“Eko oni baje!”