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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has received her Certificate of Return as the running mate to Tonte Ibraye, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Rivers State for the 2023 general elections.
The controversial actress disclosed this via a post on her Instagram page on Saturday, saying that she has taken a bold step to accept the deputy governorship slot on the ADC platform.
Dikeh had on Friday announced her nomination as Ibraye’s running mate.
“History has been made.
“Yesterday, 24th June 2022, I took a political bold step to accept the Deputy Governorship slot under the platform of ADC.
“I gladly received my certificate of return presented by Chief Ralph Nwosu, the ADC National Chairman which officially confirmed my nomination as running mate to Hon Tonte Ibraye @tonteibraye, the Governorship candidate of Rivers State.
“I was overwhelmed with the support and turnout of media organisations, people from Rivers State, youths and women.
“I sincerely appreciate God for the grace and strength, my honourable colleagues from the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitisation (CYMS) @cymsnigeria led by the Director-General, Mr Obinna Nwaka @Obinna1nwaka for their encouragement, moral support and presence at the official unveiling held yesterday at the ADC National Headquarters.
“As a youth and the youngest deputy governorship candidate in Nigeria, I promise to live up to expectations and work assiduously with all stakeholders as long as this project is concerned.
“My aspiration is God’s divine arrangements and projects, not a desperate one.
God bless all my fans, families and associates.
“Please join and work with me as we make this history together.
Let’s get to work,” she wrote.