Actress Tonto Dikeh Faces Backlash As She Praises President Tinubu Efforts

Tonto Dikeh, a Nigerian actress, is the latest celebrity to speak out on social media about the popular End Bad Governance protest.

On the appointed day of the protest, August 1, 2024, the movie diva and APC politician took to her official Instagram profile to upload a photo of statistics indicating how things had improved in the country since Bola Ahmed Tinubu became president.

Tonto captioned the picture, stating that statistics do not lie and that everyone is working to make the country a better place.

Speaking further, the Nollywood actress stated that once Nigerians dislike someone, they will constantly deny obvious truths. in her words:

“Statistics don’t lie: everyone is working to get this country to where we want it to be. One thing about Nigerians is that if they don’t like you, nothing you do will ever be good enough for them. Let’s not deny this glaring truth. Stay safe and make wise decisions always.”

See post below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C-Hs67TomZv

In another post, the Nollywood actress addressed admirers who had become political critics. She told them that they should unfollow her if they wanted. According to her, she would not stop displaying her support for making Nigeria great, and she does not care what others think.

See post below:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-Hu7K1IaB1

Tonto Dikeh’s post went viral on social media, prompting a variety of opinions from Nigerians. majority of them were disappointed with the actress.

Read what some of them had to say below:

@oblio_zy_henry_: “Enter inside house as you no get talk for mouth.”

@xencybabe: “What’s all this na? Can U just hand over this phone to your manager. Without followers… You are nothing, without FANS even government will not recognize abeg. That you have enough food in your house just like I do doesn’t mean you should deny the fact that people are suffering. I do not hate PBAT but I hate the fact that he is using ya’all to tactical make it look like Nigeria is better in his hands. Stop it my dear.”

@aylasdelight: “Bellebrity😂.”

@Mcpsalm: “Unfollowed…whats ur contribution to the development of the country.”

@shuga_crush01:Adamazi.gechy.onuoha: “Posterity shall never be kind to anyone who applaud wickedness.”

@semiuolalekansikiru: “It’s not politics madam. It’s about having conscience and don’t allow your inclusion in the system be reason you immediately starts been defensive. I am not surprised with your recent defensive post since you joined politics and most recently the government. I realized you won’t be different from a normal average Nigerian politician. Its your choice to whatever you post, however I hope in the long you don’t go back making retraction on your comments. Best wishes.”

@hi_llaryeroo: “Then shame on you!!”

@dazzlingmom_cuties: “Are you okay with the minimum wage ma? Considering the high rise in prices of goods and services ??????🙄”

@Nnamani.stephanie: “The hell you are turning away from the truth, just because of peanuts that will be given to you.”

@benh_adams: “Wen dem don dey find govt positions like this, na so dem go dey talk against reality.😢”

@Ehisdrizzy: “That your Bentley car you get for Abuja, can 70k fill the tank? Just asking respectfully.”