NOLLYWOOD actress, Tonto Dikeh has continued to generate some frenzy in both conventional and social media as well as excitement in her more than 7.5 million followers on Instagram since her nomination was announced on Friday as running-mate to Tonte Ibraye, the Rivers State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Dike thus became the first running-mate in that category to move the needle of media frenzy since the current political dispensation began with nominations and primary elections by political parties in preparation for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria.
The excitement from her fan base was mixed with surprise that their icon who has been in the news continuously for some controversial reasons in the last six month could be found worthy for such an elevated consideration.
Just last Monday, the controversial actress, singer and songwriter revealed that she would start an “OnlyFans page,” which will be subscription-based and used to serve exclusive content to her fans. She decided on the page, outside her routine fans page, because she wants to showcase those things that her pastor is not supposed to see.
She wrote, “I have decided to get an onlyfanpage, I wanna shake this bum bum my doctor gave me that don’t shake for you all. If this one work ehnnnnnn. I go just do private virtual Ikwerre lap dance. Bottom line be say, we must make this money.”
On Friday, June 24, however, ADC governorship candidate in her home state, Rivers, Ibraye, nominated her as his running mate for the 2023 governorship race, thus generating media frenzy and exciting her fans.
Ibraye wrote on his Instagram page: “After series of consultations with leaders of our party the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State and the national level, I’m glad to announce Amb. Tonto Dikeh (tontolet) as my running-mate for the 2023 gubernatorial election in Rivers State. We are pleased to welcome her to the #RiversRescueMission2023 as we strive to improve the standard of living for everyone in our dear Rivers State.”
Tonto also confirmed the news on her Instagram page by thanking Tonte Ibraye for the nomination. She wrote, “I thank Mr. Tonte Ibraye (@tonteibraye), the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Rivers State for nominating me as his running-mate. We are looking forward to investing massively in social protection, creating a social value system for young people, increased women’s inclusion in our governance system, supporting small businesses and strengthening our traditional institutions to be active players in the drive to bring sustainable development to the good people of Rivers State.
I am glad to be a proud member of the #RiversRescueMission2023, Please get your PVC and join the movement. You are the Future and The future is now! #TonteTonto2023.”
Tonto Charity Dike was born on June 9, 1985.
