I Opened Floor For Entertainers Joining Politics—RMD Boasts

Richard Mofe Damijo, fondly called RMD, can be
described as a trailblazer. One might not be wrong if he
is called one of those who started what is now called
Nollywood. His journey into Nollywood has been a
blessing and he can never have asked for more.
Years after being a respected and popular actor, RMD was
invited to join the Delta State politics, which he obliged to
and was appointed the state Commissioner for Culture.
When he joined politics, there were no many entertainers in
the game, but due to the success he may have recorded,
others now want to do politics. The likes of Desmond Elliot,
Kate Henshaw, Bukky Wright, Jibola Dapo, Bob-Manuel
Udokwu and others have indicated interest in holding
different political posts.
Speaking recently on his political life, the handsome actor
said, "It is humbling. I mean, I couldn't have asked for a
better thing. It's just humbling and I am glad that he made
the call because today, I have started a trend. Every other
actor or entertainment person is going into politics.
"Somebody saw me at the airport the other day and said na
you cause all dis wahala o, all your colleagues want to be
like you. But my prayer is that all of them will be bigger than
what I have done.