Nkem Owoh, a seasoned actor in Nollywood, has called Nigeria’s political system a “diseased mesh.”
The actor claimed, in an interview with PUNCH, that despite being persuaded to do so by numerous individuals, he has resisted entering politics.
The comedic actor claimed that if he entered politics, he might contract the illness afflicting Nigeria’s political system.
Nkem Owoh continued by saying that he feels at ease with his comedic demeanor and freedom to move and travel without fear.
He said: “Giving his views on the forthcoming election, the actor said, “I will just go and vote. I have tried to reject Nigerian politics in its entirety even though I know there are still some good people inside the polity, but the system is like a diseased mesh.
“People have tried to draw me into politics but I know that if I put my head into it, I will be infected with the disease and I don’t want it. So, I prefer to stay at the flank. The country will become better when we have reasonable leadership in all directions. And soon it is going to come because I can see the rumples.
“My neck cannot carry it (politics). The thing is, I like where I can smile; you see that I am smiling and you are smiling. Also, I travel and move out alone as I am not afraid of anything. If I were to be in politics, I would have probably gotten to the height where I would be afraid and I don’t want to be afraid.”
