Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has decided to dump acting for politics.
The mother of one, who just bagged a new appointment as the
Director of socials and empowerment at Committee of Youth on Mobilization and
Sensitization (CYMS) shares a slew of pictures showing her in what appears to
be a school hall, explaining that she had leaned towards education to clinch
new levels.
She spoke inexplicitly via a post on her Instagram page on
Tuesday, writing: “Back to school, best decision I ever made. Leadership flows
to the one who knows, never stop educating yourself.
“New levels require new information… KING TONTO [Director
Socials and empowerment at committee of youths on Mobilisation and
sensitization(Cyms), Office of the presidency]”
Last month, the movie star had opened up on her plans to go
into politics in 2023, noting she was already watching the grounds for the
senate.
“I know that I’m going to be a senator. I think the position
is going to climb up. Being a governor, I do not know. But I don’t see anything
past me. Anything I put my mind to,” she had said.
“I can do it. I’m in the process; I’ve started. I’ve been
watching the grounds. I’m not going to be identifying with any political party
at the moment until 2023. I got so detached from Nollywood.
“I won’t say I’ve grown bigger than Nollywood. My dreams have
rather grown bigger than Nollywood. I’ve rejected movie roles and I still do.
I’m one artiste who didn’t like to be stereotyped.
“…I have also gone back to school for leadership. I started
taking classes on speaking and influencing. They train you on how to be a
leader and speaking in public, public relations.”
