As the 2019 general elections approach, celebrities like Wizkid have used their popularity to sensitize the public on the need to elect credible candidates.<\/p>\n
He made this known on social media, where he advised his followers not to vote candidates because a paid celebrity endorsed them.<\/p>\n
He, however, noted that he is for any candidate that the majority chooses.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t let anybody wen don collect money influence ur vote to tell u who\u2019s right or not! Use yot head! Vote wisely! I\u2019m for whoever the people vote. Vote who you like\u2026vote wisely. If u \u2019re old enough to get a PVC, u\u2019re old enough to think! Don\u2019t sell ur vote\u2026uir vote can make a difference! Go out and vote!<\/em><\/p>\n
And Politicians wey Dey enter stop joking with peoples lives! U\u2019re responsible for the lives of millions of people and ur decisions affects all. Help us make Naija a better place!!! Make una use una head! One Love.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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