NOLLYWOOD actress and politician, Tonto Dikeh, sparked controversy on Instagram on August 1, 2024, with a post affirming her commitment to supporting positive change in Nigeria, even if it means losing followers.
She wrote, "If politics will make you unfollow me, please go ahead... I wouldn't stop supporting to make this country a great place."
However, her statement was met with criticism and backlash from Instagram users, who accused her of being out of touch with the suffering of Nigerians.
Dikeh's post was seen as insensitive and dismissive of the struggles faced by Nigerians. The criticism, thereby, escalated, and some users accused Dikeh of emotional blackmail and being a mouthpiece for the ruling party. 
