Toyin,who has now gotten herself a publicist is sending out this press release to shut down what she terms ''words taken out of context'' .....Read press release after the cut...
Press Release
''Our country has given its citizens the right to freedom of speech and right to vote and be voted for, I’m most definitely not an exception. As of 1999, Nigeria has about 29 political parties, allowing every citizen to choose at their own free will. It is then left to us not to undermine the decision or choices of others as it is loathsome. We live in a world where people take pleasure in bringing other people down. I feel obliged to address the matter of me dying for the PDP.
Firstly, no one is
dying for anyone and the last time I checked only Jesus had died for us
with no strings attached or money promised to his family when he’s gone.
He died to save us all. Having pointed that out, I will like to say, I
will not , in any way, for no reason whatsoever, die for a person or a
political party.
Secondly, I
personally feel it is pathetic for anyone to take my word literally when
it was simply a joke. As a successful Nollywood actress, it is not
unusual for people in my line of work to use the phrase ‘ha baba, walai mo love yin gaan mo le ku fun yin ni sir’ with
smiles on their faces. This was me, just doing my job as a host of the
event, trying to be funny, which by the way, worked. It is absurd to
take my word out of context.
Furthermore, my
choices, should however in no way be a channel for condemnation.
Celebrities and public figures, just like every other people, are
allowed to campaign, vote and support whomever and however we please.
As many great political
parties we have, we cannot vote for them all. It is a one man, one vote
society. I love everyone, most especially my fans .please make your
choice, respect the choice of others, let it be, and most especially, do
not allow the choice of others affect yours.
In conclusion, let’s
try to help others grow and support them. Don’t let the success of
others make you feel resentment against them or envious, simply learn
from them and strive to do better.
I wish everyone a safe, free and fair election.
Rachel Aimakhu,
Publicist to Toyin Aimakhu Johnson
(rayliray2@gmail.com).
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