Peter Obi’s recent execution of some borehole projects in the north has attracted severe criticism and backlash from veteran Nollywood actress Tonto Dike.
This was as the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election shared photographs of some boreholes he reportedly donated and inaugurated for different communities in the North.
In what she described as a disappointment, the nollywood actor via a post on her official Instagram handle criticised the former presidential candidate over the quality of boreholes that he donated to some communities in Northern Nigeria adding that she was unsatisfied with boreholes donated to northern communities.
Tonto Dike also urged the Anambra politician to join hands with President Bola Tinubu to contribute to Nigeria’s progress.
She wrote: “His Excellency, sir, with all due respect, @peterobigregory, I am deeply disappointed by this. The idea that Nigeria was almost entrusted to you, sir, is disheartening. This isn’t trolling; I’m genuinely dissatisfied with your actions.
“I’m in disbelief. Were you truly committed to taking this country to the next level? This situation highlights the need for all of us to join hands with Mr President, @officialasiwajubat, and actively contribute to the nation’s progress. It’s not a task for one person alone; it requires the dedication of all.
“YOUR EXCELLENCY, Mr. Obi, I am profoundly let down. Despite that, you remain one of my favourite politicians. However, I believe in speaking the truth directly because I love you, but I love Nigeria even more.”
“To Mr. Peter Obi supporters: If you fail to acknowledge any issue with this image, then you arepart of the problems we face. He’s not just Mr. Obi; he was almost the President of this country and would have served for eight years. While some may jest about sentiments, as a Nigerian, I owe my country a renewed hope through my active and intentional support of the government. Even if he had won, I would have still worked for him but also highlighted his shortcomings. Sentiments won’t propel this country forward; actions will.
However, her statement has received widespread reaction from various people across the country.
Reacting in X formerly known as Twitter, an internet user identified as @eduhandsome wrote:
“Joined APC & lost her senses. Did ur INEC President build boreholes in the north? but the ones Peter Obi did gave u an audacity to be disappointed. Tonto dike with no dike. You just disgraced whatever u claim to stand for. We busy with Junior Pope no delete that ur post yet.”
@henry_rony wrote: “APC couldn’t shamelessly come out to acknowledge the fact that they have done nothing in the North and Nigeria, so they sent their errand girl Tonto to come and shamelessly throw pointless slur @ PO. What a shame. Someone ask Tonto dike what exactly she’s disappointed at?”
Ayekooto wrote: “Tell Tonto Dike we are not discussing sugar daddies and rich frivolous spenders.”
Lexy wrote: “If this is true , then I believe that Tonto dike is under the influence. It is rather unfortunate but I understand, you go for the paymaster. But I tell you Mr Peter Obi pays no one , we support him because we want a better country. But for the reference how better are your people.”
