Too many lies in politics — Yvonne Nelson

One would have thought that having organised a hugely successful Dumsor Must Stop vigil in May last year, Yvonne Nelson would throw her weight fully behind a political party but the pretty actress says politics is a no go area for her.

She says the absence of truth and honesty in our body politic makes partisan politics unattractive to her even though she has no qualms with celebrities jumping onto the political bandwagon.

“There are too many lies in politics and that is what puts politics and myself further apart because I am not good at telling lies and there is too much of that in there. 

“Politicians tell one lie, then another and another and it goes on and on and I really detest that,” she told Showbiz last week.

However, Yvonne said, she has no problem with her colleague celebrities who have openly declared their support for some presidential aspirants.

“There is nothing wrong with that, everyone has the right to support whoever they want to, it’s up to them, I think it’s a personal thing,” she said.

Unlike some of her colleagues who are contesting to become Members of Parliament in various constituencies, Yvonne said she does not see herself doing that now or even in the near future because politics is just not her thing.

Much as she is not into politics, the pretty actress believes that every Ghanaian who is an eligible voter should vote at the up coming elections.

“Majority of the people who complain about the economic hardship in the country are in Accra and they do not vote. They sit at home and call radio stations but I believe everyone must exercise their right to vote. 

“So please go out there and vote, maybe, the one you want to be president would win but how do you get them to assume the presidency if you don’t vote. Everyone must vote.  I’m urging all Ghanaians to vote, that is the only way we can ensure that our voices are heard,” she added.

The award winning actress also used the opportunity to urge Ghanaians not to indulge in any form of violence during the upcoming elections.

“Don’t kill yourself for any politician, it’s not worth it. I pray it will be a free and fair elections so that we can all live peacefully in our dear country Ghana,” she said.

Yvonne Nelson is a former Miss Ghana contestant. She is also a film producer who has carved a niche for herself in the industry. She has starred in movies such as Princess Tyra, The Game, Four Play, Single and Married, If Tomorrow Never Comes among others.