Iseyin-born owner of Quilox nightclub, Shina Peller says he will contest for a house of representatives seat in 2019 in Oyo state.
Peller said he will vie to represent Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola, Iwajowa federal constituency of Oyo state at the upcoming general election.
The Aquila Records owner said the era of “armchair politics is over” and that is is time “to take our destiny into our own hands” for the sake of the country.
Peller said he is venturing into politics to “ensure that institutions work and people can benefit from government services”.
Peller stated this in an Instagram post seen by insideoyo.com on Friday, June 1, 2018.
“My people, after a deep thought, reflection and extensive consultations, I have decided to formally declare my intention to represent the Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Kajola, Iwajowa federal constituency at the house of representatives in 2019,” the statement read.