Popular Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has faced heavy criticism for her choice of presidential candidate, and she has responded to the backlash. Toyin is a staunch supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and has been consistently trolled on social media since she declared her support for him. Some trolls have gone as far as raining curses on her and her family because of her political stance.
However, Toyin Abraham has stood her ground and defended her choice of candidate. She stated that she was not paid to support any political party, and it is solely based on her free will. In a now-deleted post, she wrote in Yoruba, "Ti mo ba gba owo, imo yin ase le mi Lori but if it's just my choice and nothing more gbagbe eni ti o je gbi ko le ku gbi🙏Emi oluwatoyin dada mi o ni ku gbi ati pe irawo mi ko ni wo omi." This translates to "If I collect money, your wish will come to pass on me, but if it's just my choice and nothing more, forgetting the person that eats gbi can't die🙏 I Oluwatoyin good I will not die, and my star will not fall into water."
Toyin Abraham also prayed against untimely death and career retrogression due to the hefty curses she has received. She believes that she should not be cursed for exercising her political right to support the candidate of her choice.
Despite the criticism and curses, Toyin Abraham remains steadfast in her support for Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She has been actively campaigning for him on social media, sharing his campaign posters and encouraging Nigerians to vote for him.
As the 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election draws near, political tensions are high, and celebrities like Toyin Abraham are not exempt from the heat. However, as citizens of Nigeria, everyone has the right to support the candidate of their choice without fear of curses or backlash.
