Tonto Dikeh on Monday was unveiled as an APC member by the party’s Women Leader, Dr Alile in Abuja
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nollywood actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh has explained why he dumped her former party, the African Democratic Congress, (ADC) for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).
Several media outlets had reported that the controversial thespian was on Monday unveiled as an APC member in Abuja by the party’s National Women Leader, Dr Mary Alile.
Speaking on her decision via a post on her Instagram page on Tuesday, the mother of one said she joined APC because she believes in the prosperity of Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The actress, who was the running mate of the ADC governorship candidate in Rivers State during the 2023 election, also added that her decision was born out of her desire for the greater good of Nigerian youths, women and the country at large.
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Taking to her social media page, Tonto Dikeh said, “Facts accompanied with evidence usually bring arguments to an end, which propel drastic decisions and changes for the common good.
“Having been presented with these facts, goals and vision of the current renewed hope agenda, I have decided to put emotions aside and work for the greater good of the Nigerian youth, women and the country at large as I have always done through Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS) platform in partnership with the Federal Government.
“I have learnt over the years that impactful leadership comes from visionary leaders offering selfless service to humanity. This is not a win for me alone but for our dreams, hope and struggles to ensure we make our unborn generation proud with good legacies.
“As a patriotic Nigerian, I want to reiterate that I believe in the prosperity of Nigeria under the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu.”
