Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has justified her decision to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the 2023 general elections.

After Tinubu was declared the winner of the polls, the actress shared an encounter with the Lagos governor where he stated how he intended to tackle the challenges facing Nigerians.

Toyin Abraham has faced criticism for supporting the current administration amid growing hardships.

Responding to criticism, the actress said in an Instagram Live session on Tuesday, June 4 that she would no longer put up with the harassment and bullying she and members of her family go through due to her political beliefs.

She emphasized that she could vote for and support anybody she wanted to because Nigeria is a democratic country.

Toyin Abraham also denied rumors that she received money from Bola Ahmed Tinubu to rally behind him and the APC.

She said: “Years back, I wanted [Goodlcuk] Jonathan, everybody wanted Buhari, you guys bullied me. I have never for once passed my frustrations on anyone. Some people keep saying I don’t owe anyone any explanation, you think it is easy? Every day, they put up a picture of my children and be cursing my children every time. Because you guys feel I am an emotional person, I would always let things slide. But this time, I will not let it slide,” she fumed.

“What did my children and family do to you? If you want to curse me, curse me. Do whatever you want to do to me. Those children don’t even know anything yet you curse and bully them every time and some people keep saying I should ignore them. Enough is enough. I would not take it anymore.

“It is democracy. It is my right to choose and vote for whoever I want to vote for. I’m saying it publicly I never collected a dime to support Tinubu or Sanwo-Olu. I’m not that kind of person. That is not the kind of upbringing I have.”

Toyin Abraham is not the only Nollywood actor or celebrity who publicly supported President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the February 2023 elections.

The others are Eniola Badmus, Toyin Abraham, Olaiye Igwe, Seyi Law, Lege Miami, and Zack Orji.


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