Nollywood Star Tonto Dikeh Makes a Political Pivot, Joins APC
In a notable political development, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has officially shifted her allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), leaving her previous role as the deputy governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 Rivers State gubernatorial election. The actress-turned-politician's transition was marked by an induction ceremony at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, where she was welcomed by the party's National Women Leader, Dr. Mary Alile. Dikeh's move has garnered considerable attention and discussion in Nigerian politics, as she brings her influence and presence to the APC. This news marks a significant turning point in her political journey and the landscape of Nigerian politics.
Tonto Dikeh's Transition to APC: A Political Turning Point.
On October 23, 2023, Nollywood actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh, made a significant political move by officially switching her allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling political party in Nigeria. Dikeh had previously served as the deputy governorship candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 gubernatorial election in Rivers State but chose to align herself with the APC.
This momentous transition was marked by an official ceremony held at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, where Dr. Mary Alile, the party's National Women Leader, welcomed Tonto Dikeh into their ranks. The event was documented and shared on the party's official X account (formerly known as Twitter), along with images capturing the actress's induction.
The post, titled "Nollywood Actress Tonto Dikeh Joins APC," shed light on Dikeh's previous involvement as the Rivers State 2023 deputy governorship candidate for the ADC and her subsequent embrace by the APC leadership, including Dr. Mary Alile and Hon. Duro Meseko, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary. Tonto Dikeh's political shift has added a notable figure to the APC's ranks and has sparked interest and discussion in Nigeria's political landscape.
