Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie has urged Nigerians to vote their conscience ahead of the governorship election slated for Saturday, March 11.

Edochie who turns 76 today made the request from Nigerians in a post on his Instagram page.

The thespian is regarded as the ‘Lion of Africa’ because of his prowess on screen.

He wrote: “Thankful for another great year. Happy 76th to me. Your vote in the upcoming elections will be the greatest birthday gift for me.

"Please vote with your conscience. It is well with our great Nation Nigeria.”

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