Tonto Dikeh reveals why she accepts to be the Deputy Governor of Rivers state

Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has revealed her reasons for accepting to be the Deputy Governor of Rivers state under the umbrella of the African Democratic Congress, saying that it was the right thing to do.

Topnaija.NG has reported that the Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rivers State, Mr. Tonte Ibraye, had disclosed Tonto Dikeh as his running mate for the 2023 governorship elections in the state on Friday.

At a press conference in Abuja, Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh said that governance and the democratic system of Nigeria is far behind meeting international standards and she intends to work out ‘modalities’ with Mr. Tonte Ibraye to move the state forward.

She said, “We shall work out modalities for job creation for massive employment, inclusion of more youth and women in governance and play vital roles in the development of Rivers State where their ideas and strength can be properly utilized.

“As a patriotic Nigerian, an advocate of good governance and a humanitarian who have positively touched the lives of millions of less privileged through my foundation, The Tonto Dikeh Foundation, and my experience on governance, leadership, and administration from Committee of Youth on Mobilization Sensitisation (CYMS), I will play a crucial role in moving our dear state forward.

“Having interacted constantly with Mr. Tonte Ibraye, whom i have adjudged as a grounded person in international development ventures, a gentleman with an enduring passion in redefining our collective future in Rivers State, where there will be mutual ethnic respect and collective development in all sectors of our economy, I make bold to say that accepting this nomination is not only a good idea but, the right thing to do.”