Dayo Adeneye: I’m Not Going into Politics to Make Money

A few days ago showbiz personality & co-
owner of Kennis Music, Dayo Adeneye , D1
announced his intention of joining politics in
Nigeria and he stated that he will be
contesting for a seat in the Ogun State House
of Assembly.
With the number of Nigerian entertainers who
have joined the political sector, a lot of
people have started to wonder if there is an
ulterior motive to their actions. Well Dayo
Adeneye has come forward to refute that and
state that he is not going into politics for the
money.
According to Dayo, he is not motivated by
money, but by the need to create a change
and impact positively on his people.
Dayo Adeneye stated, “Anybody who knows
me will testify that I made money when I was
young. I was a millionaire in my 20s. I have
built my houses. Kenny and I were among the
first people in Nigeria to own Hummer Jeeps.
We were also among the first to own the
latest models of the Range Rover Sport Utility
Vehicle. This is not about boasting; I have
made my mark. I am not looking for money.
Everybody knows my pedigree. I am a
hardworking person and I have businesses in
communication and hospitality. My campaign
is funded from my private savings account. I
am not depending on anybody to bankroll it. I
am not begging anybody for funds, though
my friends and my relations are willing to
help. I am funding my campaign from my
pocket. I am going into politics to serve. I
have decided that, since my children are in
the university, now is the time to help build
my country. What future am I going to leave
for my children if they have no country to
come back to? So I am not going into politics
for money. Look at the rot in this country. We
cannot all just sit back in our sitting rooms
and continue to complain that the country is
not good; the roads are bad and the power
sector is not working. Somebody has to come
out and do something about these things.
Now is the time to help solve the problems in
my country. And this is why I am running for
a seat in the Ogun State House of Assembly”