Singer ‘J. Martins’ joins race for political office in 2023

Nigerian musician and singer, Martins Okechukwu Justice, more popularly known as ‘J. Martins’, has joined the ranks of musical artistes who have thrown their hats into the ring as he bids for a place at the Federal House.

J. Martins, known for recording some of the most successful collaborations with francophone artists – ‘Touching Body’ with Ivorian, DJ Arafat and ‘Dance for Me’ with Kofi Olamide of Democratic Republic of Congo, recently declared his intention to represent his people of Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives in 2023.

The Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency seat at the House of Representatives is currently occupied by Hon Uko Ndukwe Nkole, of the peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“It’s about Time to take the necessary action and correct the mistakes of our fathers. Enough is enough.

“I will be running for the Federal House of Representative Arochukwu/Ohafia Constituency come 2023,” the very versatile crooner told RELIABLESOURCENG.COM in a chat.

Later, in a statement released by his management, Orion Music Empire, the hip-life music genre originator said: “The situation in our country has made it increasingly important for everyone with ideas, especially those with successful careers and professionals, to embrace politics and bring aboard their wealth of experience to help fix our country.

“I made the decision to run for political office in response to repeated requests from my lovely people of Arochukwu/Ohafia to represent them at the federal level. It would usher in a new era in Nigerian politics, and while only God has the complete solution to humanity’s problems, I pledge a paradigm shift that will result in the supply of basic amenities of life that our people deserve.

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“I am not a rooky in politics, as many may presume; those who have followed me closely over the years know that I have kept close eyes on my constituency and have been regularly involved in grassroots politics in Abia State. Even at a time, I was a victim of political thugs who failed several times to eliminate me over my political stand which their pay masters considered a stumbling block to their political career. 

“With a thorough understanding of all developments in my region, I know that what my constituents require is effective representation, which I can provide.”

The father of one who hails from Ohafia, Abia State said he would make a formal announcement concerning his aspiration and the party on whose platform he would be running “in a few weeks” while calling on his community of friends, family and fans to support him.

“Join me in this struggle for a better representation for my people. Ohafia Kaa ni wo!” he summoned.