Funke Akindele has officially confirmed her intention to return to politics after her initial setback in the 2023 Lagos State gubernatorial election. In her recent appearance on the WithChude podcast, the popular Nollywood actress reflected on her experience as a deputy governorship candidate under the PDP, describing it as a transformative journey that helped her grow in courage, knowledge, and political awareness.![I'll contest again - Funke Akindele announces political plans [VIDEO] - Daily Post Nigeria](https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1000637602.jpg)
Despite the defeat and the post-election silence, Akindele emphasized that the experience deepened her understanding of Nigeria’s political landscape, and she remains undeterred in her desire to serve and give back. Inspired by prominent female figures like Abike Dabiri, she expressed a renewed sense of purpose and confirmed, emphatically, that she plans to run for office again.