Shockwaves are reverberating across Yorùbáland and the global Yorùbá diaspora following the sudden death of the Baba Ọba (King’s Father) of the famed Oyotunji African Village in South Carolina, USA. The late Baba Ọba, Lukman Arohunfale, a revered socialite and traditionalist, passed away under circumstances already sparking fierce controversy. His death comes just days after he publicly accused the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Adéyẹmọ Owoade, of allegedly ordering his courtiers to beat him mercilessly during a recent courtesy visit to the Oyo palace in Nigeria. In a widely circulated voice recording, the deceased recounted how what was meant to be a simple homage turned violent. Although the Baba Ọba had reportedly battled ill health in the past year, growing insinuations suggest that the alleged physical assault may have aggravated his condition, ultimately leading to his untimely death. The palace in Oyo recently denied that s...
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has bragged about her prowess in leadership.
The actress who is contesting for deputy governor in Rivers State had an interview session on Channels Television where she spoke indepthly in her political career.
What drew people’s attention was when the actress bragged about never failing in leadership.
Tonto Dikeh affirmed that she has never failed in relationship and at such, she believes she is capable of succeeding as Deputy Governor.
Tonto Dikeh who is under the flag ship of African Democratic Congress (ADC) stated that she deserves the prestigious position because she has paid her dues.
“I have been tested critically in leadership through my organization Tonto Dikeh foundation and secondly through, an existing organisation, which is a community of youths in Mobilization and Sensitization which works through directly to the government to the youths. I have paid my dues when it comes to social activities”.
Speaking on her controversial title, King, Tonto said,
“I know and that is something I have never been able to explain to a lot of people but I think now I have to because I have to take it out for my campaign name and initiative because I don’t want the traditional rulers to think me ahead of them. My ‘King’ comes as a result of my name, as a name gotten from my son. It is not a title in any way or form”.
Speaking on criticisms,
“I am prepared for anything, truthfully. I have had three years to work on this, its not something that I just came out or emerged with. We’ve had a lot of time to work on this and for this. Criticism, I am ready, non-criticism I am ready. So, it doesn’t matter where the questions are coming from.
“I have failed in my life and I’m not denying that. Everyone has seen that.
“But am I going to fail with leadership. Have I failed in leadership? Start from motherhood, have I ever failed in motherhood, talk about my foundation. I think it was one of the foundations that stood up for this country, in the time of the pandemic, with no assistance whatsoever. I did even more than the government,” she said.
Esabod Global news recalls Tonto Dikeh had joined the leagues of celebrities contesting for political seat.
The controversial actress took many by surprise as she announced her political ambition moments ago.
The actress revealed that she was picked as the running mate for Governship Candidate, Tonte Ibraye of the African Democratic Congress, Rivers State.
Urging her fans to get their PVC, Tonto Dikeh listed out the things she would be focusing on during her time in power.
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