Rivers: Why We Chose Tonto Dikeh As Deputy Governorship Candidate – ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday revealed why the party chose Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh as its deputy governorship candidate in Rivers State.

The chairman of ADC in Rivers State, Leader Sampson noted that the actress was selected to encourage women to participate in politics.

Sampson said Tonto Dikeh’s selection as the party’s deputy governorship candidate was an added value to the party ahead of the 2023 races.

The party chairman disclosed that the actress had been a member of ADC for more than a year and has the quality to possess the position.

The statement reads, “the choice of Tonto Dike is like we are coming with something quite different.

“We sat down and we felt that we have someone like Tonto Dike with us and she’s also very good. We know her capacity across the board, but what many people did not know about her is her political ability and ambition.

“We have been having conversations with her; she’s been a party member for more than a year now.

“We looked at choosing a female running mate and by the time we looked at all of these, we believed she’s the best for that position.

“We also did that to encourage the women to be in politics and believe you me, since she came on board, it has created a lot of awareness for women to know that they can be active in politics, especially the young ones.”