Chuka Ummuna, a Labour candidate for Streatham and Kemi Adegoke, Conservative Party candidate for Dulwich and West Norwood,

Five Nigerians are among the hundreds of contestants vying for seats in the British parliament as the British goes to polls today. The Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s of Labour Party was said to have gained an opinion poll boost on the final day of campaigning ahead of the parliament election. Among those vying for seats in Parliament that are Nigerian are Abiodun Akinoshun, Chuka Ummuna, Helen Grant, Kemi Adegoke and Chi Onwurah. Abiodun who is standing as an independent candidate in Erith and Thamesmead constituency. Chuka, a Labour candidate for Streatham. Helen, Conservative Party candidate for Maidstone and the Weald. Kemi, Conservative Party candidate for Dulwich and West Norwood. Chi, Labour candidate for Newcastle Central.

Speaking in London, Helen Grant promised to initiate development programmes in her contituency if elected into office. She said: “We need real change, to create a stable economy, restore jobs, unshackle our businesses, strengthen families, and form a safer, more just society, that respects and protects its citizens, especially the elderly. If I am elected as the next MP I will strive to achieve the changes we need with conviction, drive and determination and I will serve with integrity, honesty and sincerity.”

Kemi Adegoke, promised to provide effective representation for his Dulwich and West Norwood constituency, if elected into office.

Chi Onwurah, a Labour party candidate said she felt honoured to be selected as a candidate, “I was honoured when the local members of Newcastle Central Labour Party, selected me to fight the next general election.” She pledged to use her experience in business and technology “to place Newcastle at the centre of a new green revolution.”

At the last minute, opinion poll suggested a probable hung parliament, where none of the three parties would have a hegemonic dominance in the House of Commons. The number of seats being contested for increased from 646 to 650 owing to boundary changes. To win an absolute majority, a party is required to secure 326 seats.

We wish all five of them all the best, hoping the we be elected into there various constituency.