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Tacha Eyes Politics, Says Rivers State’s Potential Is Being Wasted

Published on July 21, 2025

BBNaija star Tacha reveals plans to enter politics, criticising underdevelopment in Rivers State and stressing the need for youth participation in governance

Reality TV star Anita Natasha Akide, widely known as Tacha, has declared her interest in joining politics, citing disappointment with the current state of governance in Rivers State.

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Speaking in a recent interview with Ebuka, the BBNaija alum expressed frustration at the lack of progress in her home state despite its immense natural and human potential.

Tacha emphasised that effective governance cannot be achieved from the sidelines.

“When I look at other states like Abuja and Lagos, and I see how far they’ve come, and with the potential Rivers State has, they’re not trying to exploit it,” she said.

“It’s just very disappointing because there are so many youths, so many talents there, so many things that if the government can see light into, a lot can happen.”

It is something I’m working on.

Tacha stressed that the involvement of young people in politics is essential to real progress. She argued that it is not enough to criticise poor leadership without taking active steps to be part of the system.

“It is something I’m working on,” she confirmed when asked about her political ambitions.

“I’ll have to make it 70% done before I can talk about it, because it does not make sense granting interviews like this, talking about the government without being involved.”

The Port Harcourt-born influencer and entrepreneur has not revealed specific details about her plans, but her comments suggest a serious intent to pursue public service.