Actress, Tonto Dikeh reacts to NCPC's statement denying her ambassadorial appointment

Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh, has finally reacted to NCPC’s statement denying her ambassadorial appointment for “Peace Building.” She handled the situation with maturity and wisdom.

Recall that a day ago, Tonto Dikeh, took to Instagram to share photos, announcing she has been appointed as an ambassador. According to her, she says she was appointed as Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) ambassador for Peace Building. She wrote: “I AM NOW A PROUD NIGERIA CHRISTIAN PILGRIM COMMISSION(NCPC) AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE BUILDING••

Yesterday 25th February 2021 yours Director, Socials & Empowerment @cymsnigeris was warmly received by Rev. Yakubu Pam, the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) at his Headoffice Abuja @pamyaks, where we had an extensive deliberation on NCPC vision, dissecting the values for National development and youth involvement in peace building in line with the NCPC’s mandate.

I was Accompanied by Amb. Chris Odey @goodwillambassadorevents The Tonto Dikeh Foundation, Project Coordinator,

As a humanitarian, i also felt it is imperative for a few youths to have a feel of this laudable initiative through The Tonto Dikeh Foundation in partnership with NCPC where 10 Nigerians will be sponsored on this year’s Pilgrimage activities sponsored by @officalthetontodikehfoundation

Finally, I wish to announce my position as the new Ambassador of the Commission for Peace Building.

Need your prayers as we embark on Peace building across the six (6) geopolitical Zones of the Nation because peace is indispensable.

Yours in Nation building

King Tonto Dikeh,

CYMS’s Director,

Socials & Empowerment.”

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A few Nigerians saw it and got angry because of her dressing. In photos, she wore a see-through blouse, which reveals her “bra.” After the backlash, NCPC took to its Twitter to deny appointing her as its ambassador.

The statement reads: “PRESS STATEMENT

The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission NCPC wishes to state in categorical terms that King Tonto Dikeh @tontolet

 @T_D_Foundation

 @ncpcabuja

 @pamyaks

 paid an official courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission.

Rev Yakubu Pam on 25th February, 2021 at the corporate headquarters of the Commission in Abuja.

As the founder of Tonto Dikeh Foundation, she expressed her willingness and interest in partnering with the Commission in the area of peace building.

She equally cashed in on the visit to commend the NCPC boss for his positive and relentless peace initiatives across the country.

However, we are suddenly inundated with claims from King Tonto Dikeh herself that she has been officially appointed as Ambassador of peace by this great Commission. 

This claim has gone virile in the media.

The Commission frowns at this claim which is a clear misrepresentation of what transpired.

The fact remains that the Executive Secretary of NCPC never appointed King Tonto Dikeh an Ambassador of Peace for NCPC and this was not part of her visit therefore this claim by her is spurious, unfounded and should be discarded and seen by all Nigerians as a figment of her imagination 

Nevertheless, we appreciate her desire to partner with us in our peace building initiatives and in the area of pilgrimage sponsorship to the Holy Land.

@TONTOLET

 @T_D_Foundation

 @pamyaks

 @ncpcabuja

 Signed:

Celestine Toruka

Head Media and Public Relations NCPC

26th February, 2021.

Image.”

Taking to her Instagram page, Tonto, reacted to The Press Statement released by NCPC. She wrote:

“There are video proofs, but I would Rather respect the commission’s decision And take the Fall.

Thanks to every Christian body that fought against this Growth🌹

#WHAT GOD CAN NOT DO, DOES NOT EXIST….

#AN UNOFFICAL STATEMENT#KINGTONTO

#TONTODIKEH. 

“My name is King Tonto Dikeh, bes believe I will never lie on a human being talk more of a Commission of a Federation. 

U will only simply say This is LIFE we all know what can go wrong in 1sec. But we moveeee. 

Coming from a place of leadership and peace I wouldn’t fight this but I will walk away with my head held high and above it… Thanks.”

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