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Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham has rejected her reported inclusion in the Lagos State All Progressives Congress campaign council, saying she is “staying out of politics”.
Abraham’s name appeared on a list released by the Lagos APC on Thursday, September 17, ahead of the council’s inauguration. She was listed as a member of the Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate alongside several other entertainers.
However, the actress quickly addressed the report through her Instagram Story, making it clear that she had not agreed to join the campaign council.
Toyin Abraham asks public to disregard listing
Abraham wrote, “I’m not a member of any campaign council. I have said it recently. I am staying out of politics. Please disregard the supposed inclusion of my name in any campaign committee.”
The published council structure lists Toke Benson-Awoyinka as Director of the Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate, with veteran actor Jide Kosoko as Co-Director and actress Eniola Badmus as Deputy Director.
Other entertainers named include Bimbo Akintola, Adebayo Salami, Saheed Balogun, Bukky Wright, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Obesere and Adewale Ayuba.
Actress previously faced backlash over politics
Abraham’s latest statement comes after her public support for President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election led to sustained criticism and online attacks.
The actress later faced further controversy, including disputes over alleged defamatory social media posts and criticism directed at her family.
Despite Abraham’s rejection, her name remained on the published 33-member Entertainment and Creative Economy Directorate in the council document.