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I Was Never Paid To Support Tinubu – Toyin Abraham Blows Fume

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Feb 22, 2023.

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Toyin Abraham hits back at critics over claims of being paid for her political opinions.
The Nigerian actress via an Instagram live, states that she has a full blown paying hustle she depends from and not money from politicians to market or campaign for them.
This is in response to being fired over her support for APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham, has responded to critics of her public support for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu.

Despite facing backlash on social media, Toyin maintained her stance and denied receiving money from the politician or his party.

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In an Instagram Live session with fellow actress, Kemi Afolabi, Toyin addressed the criticism, saying she supported Tinubu based on his contributions to the Nigerian film industry.

During an interview on a popular television talk show in January, she declared her intention to vote for Tinubu in the upcoming elections.

In response to the backlash she faced, Toyin stated that those who cursed or swore at her were wasting their time, as she did not receive any money from Tinubu’s campaign.

“If anybody curses me or swears for me, it can’t affect me because I didn’t collect a dime. It’s only those that took money that can be affected,” she said.

The actress went on to explain that she had not been paid to campaign for any candidate and was only expressing her personal opinion as a Nigerian citizen.

“I, Oluwatoyin, didn’t collect money, and neither did I campaign for anyone, but we’re having this discussion because this is my country, I’m Nigerian, and I gave birth to my child here,” she said.

Toyin also urged her critics to respect her choice and not to bully her for expressing her views. She emphasized that her focus was on choosing the right candidate, and not on monetary gain.

“Nobody can pay me. I sell my movies in cinemas, I sell them on platforms, I’m making my money, and I’m fine. The point is to choose your candidate, and don’t bully me,” she added.

Despite the backlash, Toyin’s support for Tinubu remains unwavering, and she has called on Nigerians to choose their preferred candidate without fear or intimidation.