Tonto Dikeh Shares the Reasons Behind Her Move to the APC

Actress Tonto Dikeh, who served as the running mate for the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the 2023 general elections, has offered an explanation for her recent alignment with the ruling APC.

This isn’t the first time the actress has been associated with the APC. On March 16, she made headlines when she withdrew from the race just 48 hours before the election and pledged her support for the APC governorship candidate, Tonye Cole, who ultimately lost to PDP’s Siminialayi Fubara.

The 38-year-old actress, who was officially introduced to the APC by the party’s national women leader, Mary Alile, and the deputy national publicity secretary, Duro Meseko, at the national secretariat in Abuja, stated that her decision was motivated by what she perceives as being in the best interest of Nigerians.

Nevertheless, her move to the APC has sparked a range of reactions. Some Nigerians are celebrating her as the newest member of the ruling party, while others seem unfazed by her entry into the APC.

Taking to her Instagram page on Tuesday, the actress explained that after a thorough consideration of the facts, goals, and vision of the current renewed hope agenda, she became convinced that she was making the right decision.

She said,

‘’I have decided to put emotions aside and continue to work for the greater good of the Nigerian youth, women and the country as I have always done through the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS) platform in partnership with the Federal Government.
“Facts accompanied by evidence usually bring arguments to an end, which propel drastic decisions and changes for the common good. I have learnt over the years that impactful leadership comes from visionary leaders offering selfless service to humanity, and I am all about the progress of my country, Nigeria, and the youths of this great nation at large.”

She also said she is dedicated to ensuring that all unmet aspirations of Nigerians are met for posterity’s sake.

”It’s not a win for me alone but a win for our dreams, hopes and struggles to ensure we make our unborn generation proud with good legacies. I am headstrong for you Nigerians, and in due time, you will surely feel the positive impacts of my decision as it will be evident through us all.
”As a patriotic Nigerian, a progressive youth and an advocate of girl-child, I want to reiterate that I believe in the prosperity of Nigeria under the RENEWED HOPE AGENDA OF President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,’’ she noted.

Tonto has maintained a long-standing interest in the world of politics. In 2020, she publicly expressed her intention to venture into the political arena during an interview with Dele Momodu, the publisher of Ovation Magazine.

Back then, she disclosed her early involvement in “surveying the political landscape,” with her sights set on a possible Senate position in the upcoming 2023 elections.

A year later, Tonto introduced the public to her romantic partner with political ties, Prince Kpokpogri. However, their whirlwind romance, which lasted just about six months, ultimately came to an end, marking a significant chapter in her personal life.