Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has reportedly made a significant move to bolster her political career by joining the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The actress made her switch from the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the ruling party, News About Nigeria gathered.
According to The Nation, Tonto Dikeh is set to be officially unveiled as an APC member by the National Women Leader of the party, Dr Mary Alile, at the APC national secretariat in Abuja.
Tonto Dikeh’s journey into politics saw her as the deputy governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State during the 2023 elections.
However, she and her running mate, Tonte Ibraye, faced a tough electoral battle and ultimately lost to Siminialayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the ruling party in the state.
Speaking in an interview on YourView, TVC in July 2022 shortly after she was unveiled as the deputy governorship candidate, the actress said that she is not coming into the office as a celebrity, but as a citizen who wants to be inclusive in policy-making.
According to her, Tonte picked her because he knows how passionate and loyal she is for change.
Tonto Dikeh said; “I’d like to say that I have worked critically with my governorship candidate and he has worked closely with me. One thing he has been able to achieve that other people do not achieve is a sincere heart and a sincere passion I have for change and for the country.
“Nevertheless, it is a plus that I am who I am and that will actually add substance and poise to the campaign and the party. But that is not the only reason. Mr Tante picked me because he knew how passionate I am for change. He knows how loyal I am for change. And he knows that I am one of the best people for that job.
“I am not coming into the office as a celebrity. I’m coming as a citizen, as a youth who is saying ‘I am tired’.And I want to be inclusive in active policy. I want women to come out and have a say in what happens in their country and how they live their lives.
“I’m here today because this is my passion. I want to be able to have a voice, not through sitting down and lounging on my couch, but actually being in the field and working for my people.”
