The African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rivers State, on Saturday, presented Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh with a Certificate of Return following her emergence as the running mate to Tonte Ibraye, the governorship candidate of the party in the 2023 general elections.
Recall that the controversial actress had announced the news of her emergence via her official Instagram handle on Friday, where she congratulated the guber candidate for choosing her.
According to her, she took the political step to increase women’s inclusion in the Nigerian governance system and to create a social value system for young people.
On recieveing the Certificate of Return, the actress said, “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 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 assiduously with all stakeholders as long as this project is a concern. 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.”